CA · Delano · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Delano, CA

Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Delano area centers on $37.80 per hour, or about $78,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.46 and the upper quarter over $54.21. That ranks 80th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 123rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Delano.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Delano, CA

The metro median is 15% below the California statewide median of $44.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 680 compliance officers employed in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.00$43,68044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.46$61,28022% below U.S. median
Median$37.80$78,610in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.21$112,76044% above U.S. median
Top 10%$68.87$143,25083% above U.S. median

How Delano ranks

  • 80th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 123rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 17th of 24 California metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Delano

  • Overall prices in Bakersfield-Delano run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.80 median hour buys what $37.47 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,361
  • Per year: $68,040
  • Per month: $5,670

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bakersfield-Delano metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Porterville, CA24 mi$32.30/hr63,517
Tulare, CA30 mi$32.30/hr72,601
Bakersfield, CA31 mi$37.80/hr417,468
Visalia, CA39 mi$32.30/hr146,271
Hanford, CA44 mi$35.65/hr60,594
Fresno, CA76 mi$37.63/hr550,105

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
  • Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
  • Technical writing and documentation skills

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Delano, CA?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area have a median pay of $37.80 per hour, about $78,610 a year. The middle half earn between $29.46 and $54.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Delano a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?

Bakersfield-Delano ranks 123rd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 80th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a California license to work in Delano as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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  • MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
  • Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60

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Low$28Median$39.22High$61

13 Regulatory postings with published pay in the US, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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  1. Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Ops - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Circulatory RestorationPermanent
    $58k–$93k/ year
    Johnson & Johnson · Santa Clara, CA · posted today

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