Tutor Salary in Bakersfield, CA
Tutors in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area earn a median $39,470 a year — 9% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $32,813 take-home, or $2,734 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,556
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,447
- Medicare (1.45%)$572
- California income tax$568
- CA State Disability Insurance (SDI)$513
- Take-home pay$32,813
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.00% state
Tutor pay by experience in Bakersfield, CA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,070 | $16.86 | $29,511 | $2,459 |
| 25th percentile | $36,710 | $17.65 | $30,742 | $2,562 |
| Median (50th) | $39,470 | $18.98 | $32,813 | $2,734 |
| 75th percentile | $46,530 | $22.37 | $38,111 | $3,176 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,880 | $27.83 | $46,412 | $3,868 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, California resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $39,470 buys in Bakersfield, CA
Prices in Bakersfield, CA are 0.9% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 10% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $32,813 take-home pay has the buying power of $32,525 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Bakersfield, CA has 2.4× the national concentration of tutor jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Bakersfield, CA ranks #40 of 61 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville, TN | $62,950 | $52,760 | $54,766 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $64,710 | $51,159 | $47,253 |
| 3 | Memphis, TN | $49,640 | $42,066 | $45,635 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $56,200 | $45,031 | $43,097 |
| 5 | Virginia Beach, VA | $52,000 | $41,786 | $42,665 |
| 6 | Hartford, CT | $51,430 | $42,115 | $40,989 |
| 7 | Rochester, NY | $47,730 | $38,551 | $39,729 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | $54,230 | $41,838 | $39,687 |
| 40 | Bakersfield, CA | $39,470 | $32,813 | $32,525 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 61 metros →
Tutor salaries elsewhere in California
- Modesto, CA — $50,650
- Visalia, CA — $45,130
- San Jose, CA — $50,350
- San Diego, CA — $47,050
- San Francisco, CA — $48,340
- Sacramento, CA — $44,000
- Stockton, CA — $43,000
- Los Angeles, CA — $45,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median tutor salary in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $39,470 a year, or about $18.98 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,710 and $46,530.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Bakersfield, CA?
On the median $39,470 salary, a single filer living in California takes home about $32,813 a year ($2,734 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,081 in California taxes in 2026.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 9% below the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 0.9% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $32,525 would in a typical U.S. city. Bakersfield, CA ranks #40 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Bakersfield, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Bakersfield, CA is $1,140 a month ($1,483 for two bedrooms) — 42% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Bakersfield, CA
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $99,150
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $96,820
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $79,900
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $78,330
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — $76,110
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $75,250
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $66,480
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — $60,100
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $47,530
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $45,880
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $38,930