Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Home Health Aide jobs in Bakersfield, CA

17,270 home health aides employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.50/hour ($34,320/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median home health aide salary in Bakersfield, CA is $16.50/hour ($34,320/year), with a typical range of $34,320 to $34,320 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Home Health Aide pay in Bakersfield, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $34,320 $34,320 $34,320
25th$34,320 Median$34,320 75th$34,320 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (SOC 31-1120, Home Health Aide). Full Home Health Aide salary guide →

What is a Home Health Aide salary in Bakersfield?

The median home health aide salary in Bakersfield, CA is $16.50/hour ($34,320/year), with a typical range of $34,320 to $34,320 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 17,270 home health aides employed in the Bakersfield metro area.

Home Health Aide 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.

Senior Home Health Aide

Typical senior band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$32,260–$39,605
Common on
Lever

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

Mid Level Home Health Aide

Typical mid level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$31,745–$40,840
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Mid Level Home Health Aide

Typical mid level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$31,745–$37,752
Common on
iCIMS

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

Entry Level Home Health Aide

Typical entry level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$31,231–$40,840
Common on
Lever

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

Lead Home Health Aide

Typical lead band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$29,686–$41,458
Common on
iCIMS

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

Home Health Aide 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 Home Health Aide0–2 yrs$24,710
  2. Mid Home Health Aide2–5 yrs$32,604
  3. Senior Home Health Aide5–8 yrs$41,184
  4. Staff Home Health Aide8–12 yrs$49,764
  5. Lead Home Health Aide12+ yrs$58,344

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1120, Home Health Aide).

Employers in the Home Health Aide hiring market in Bakersfield

  • Tenet
  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension

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 Home Health Aide jobs

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

Home Health Aide in Bakersfield, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Home Health Aide earn in Bakersfield, CA?
Median $16.50/hour ($34,320/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $34,320–$34,320. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Home Health Aide jobs are there in Bakersfield?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 17,270 Home Health Aide 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 Home Health Aide?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Home Health Aide jobs for me?
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