Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Administrative Assistant jobs in Bakersfield, CA

2,730 administrative assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $50,960/year median · 7% above the national median.

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The median administrative assistant salary in Bakersfield, CA is $50,960/year, with a typical range of $44,710 to $61,540 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Administrative Assistant pay in Bakersfield, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Bakersfield metro. Half of Administrative Assistants earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $44,710 $50,960 $61,540
25th$44,710 Median$50,960 75th$61,540 vs US7% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant). Full Administrative Assistant salary guide →

What is a Administrative Assistant salary in Bakersfield?

The median administrative assistant salary in Bakersfield, CA is $50,960/year, with a typical range of $44,710 to $61,540 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,730 administrative assistants employed in the Bakersfield metro area.

Administrative Assistant pay bands in Bakersfield by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Administrative Assistant

Typical mid level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$44,844–$56,973
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Typical senior band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$42,551–$63,394
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Administrative Assistant

Typical lead band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$43,316–$56,056
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Typical entry level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$43,316–$56,973
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Administrative Assistant

Typical lead band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$46,373–$57,890
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Administrative Assistant Career Ladder — Bakersfield Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Bakersfield’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Administrative Assistant0–2 yrs$36,691
  2. Mid Administrative Assistant2–5 yrs$48,412
  3. Senior Administrative Assistant5–8 yrs$61,152
  4. Staff Administrative Assistant8–12 yrs$73,892
  5. Lead Administrative Assistant12+ yrs$86,632

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant).

Employers in the Administrative Assistant hiring market in Bakersfield

  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Bakersfield post Administrative Assistant jobs

Employers in the Bakersfield metro typically post Administrative Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Administrative Assistant in Bakersfield, CA — Common Questions

How much does an Administrative Assistant earn in Bakersfield, CA?
Median $50,960/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $44,710–$61,540. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Bakersfield?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,730 Administrative Assistant roles employed in the Bakersfield metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Bakersfield employers use for Administrative Assistant?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
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