Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Bakersfield-Delano, CA

23 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Life, physical, and social science occupations include researchers, scientists, and technicians working in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, and related fields. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Bakersfield-Delano, CA.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Physical Scientists, All Other	$132,270	$137,920	30
School Psychologists	$123,410	$118,210	180
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$121,170	$117,730	170
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$120,550	$129,080	120
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$118,110	$115,520	230
Hydrologists	$101,090	$106,410	30
Chemists	$90,660	$96,090	190
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$84,410	$95,380	40
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$82,290	$78,390	70
Food Scientists and Technologists	$79,460	$81,440	40
Urban and Regional Planners	$78,730	$85,030	100
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$77,930	$87,690	440
Forensic Science Technicians	$75,480	$74,810	70
Biological Scientists, All Other	$71,690	$86,640	130
Soil and Plant Scientists	$65,790	$71,460	—
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$63,460	$76,380	360
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$62,480	$66,370	220
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$61,310	$64,990	80
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$56,130	$68,560	130
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$55,910	$58,600	140
Agricultural Technicians	$51,120	$51,480	60
Chemical Technicians	$50,950	$55,320	140
Food Science Technicians	$43,330	$44,730	80