High-paying construction and trade jobs in Bakersfield

Construction and Trade include building and renovating structures and facilitating commerce. Workers construct buildings, repair infrastructure, and negotiate deals. They need technical skills, physical stamina, and attention to detail.


We found 37 high-paying for you in Bakersfield, CA. These construction and trade jobs pay well, with salaries between $19.35 to $22.32 per hour. Popular roles include Equipment Operator, Crane Operator and Laborer.

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Updated Nov 07, 2026
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Bakersfield, CA
California
Job openings (Bakersfield)

Journeyperson

Bakersfield

$33.31 per hour

California

$36.42 per hour

Crane Operator

Bakersfield

$31.25 per hour

California

$35.32 per hour

Hydrovac Operator

Bakersfield

$30.37 per hour

California

$46.64 per hour

Equipment Operator

Bakersfield

$25.14 per hour

California

$29.45 per hour

Painter

Bakersfield

$22.32 per hour

California

$25.67 per hour

Handy Man

Bakersfield

$21.36 per hour

California

$28.20 per hour

Remodeler

Bakersfield

$19.89 per hour

California

$26.07 per hour

Laborer

Bakersfield

$19.35 per hour

California

$19.71 per hour

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