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How much does a Baker make in the United States?

Table of Contents

  1. How much do Bakers make in the United States?
  2. Baker earnings by seniority
  3. Baker salary comparison
  4. Baker salary by state
  5. Historical salary for Bakers in the United States

Average Baker Hourly Wage in the United States

Bakers earn a median hourly wage of $11.62. Hourly wages typically start from $8.72 and go up to $18.46.

Average Baker Yearly Salary in the United States

Bakers earn a median salary of $24,170 per year. Salaries typically start from $18,140 and go up to $38,400.

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Baker Earnings by Seniority

Top End Baker Earnings

The highest earning Bakers in the United States earn:

 $18.46
an hour 		$38,400
per year
Senior Baker Earnings

Senior Bakers in the United States earn:

 $14.56
an hour 		$30,290
per year
Experienced Baker Earnings

Experienced Bakers in the United States earn:

 $11.62
an hour 		$24,170
per year
Junior Baker Earnings

Junior Bakers in the United States earn:

 $9.60
an hour 		$19,960
per year
Starting Baker Earnings

Starting Bakers in the United States earn:

 $8.72
an hour 		$18,140
per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

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Baker salary comparison

Bakers earn less than 65% percent of Food & Drink careers. Baker salaries are in the bottom 91% of all careers in the United States.

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Restaurant Manager Salary $48k
Food Safety And Quality Technician Salary $44k
Brewmaster Salary $38k
Food Batchmaker Salary $26k
Dietetic Technician Salary $26k
Baker Salary $24k
Pastry Chef Salary $23k
Food Preparation Worker Salary $20k
Food Server Salary $19k
Hostess Salary $19k

Historical salary for Bakers in the United States

Baker salary by state

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State Hourly Wage Annual Salary Rank
Baker Salary in District of Columbia $17.24 $35,860 # 1
Baker Salary in Hawaii $16.01 $33,290 # 2
Baker Salary in Alaska $16.02 $33,320 # 3
Baker Salary in Nevada $15.38 $32,000 # 4
Baker Salary in Massachusetts $13.46 $27,990 # 5
Baker Salary in Rhode Island $13.34 $27,740 # 6
Baker Salary in Minnesota $14.07 $29,270 # 7
Baker Salary in Oregon $13.07 $27,180 # 8
Baker Salary in North Dakota $13.92 $28,950 # 9
Baker Salary in Connecticut $12.73 $26,480 # 10
Baker Salary in Maryland $12.54 $26,080 # 11
Baker Salary in New Jersey $11.69 $24,310 # 12
Baker Salary in Washington $12.02 $25,000 # 13
Baker Salary in California $12.26 $25,490 # 14
Baker Salary in Utah $12.15 $25,270 # 15
Baker Salary in Delaware $12.55 $26,110 # 16
Baker Salary in Vermont $12.38 $25,760 # 17
Baker Salary in Virginia $12.25 $25,470 # 18
Baker Salary in New York $11.49 $23,900 # 19
Baker Salary in Pennsylvania $11.70 $24,340 # 20
Baker Salary in Colorado $11.48 $23,880 # 21
Baker Salary in Illinois $11.72 $24,380 # 22
Baker Salary in Tennessee $10.54 $21,910 # 23
Baker Salary in Wisconsin $11.98 $24,910 # 24
Baker Salary in New Hampshire $12.79 $26,590 # 25
Baker Salary in Iowa $12.01 $24,980 # 26
Baker Salary in Florida $11.80 $24,540 # 27
Baker Salary in Michigan $11.11 $23,120 # 28
Baker Salary in Idaho $11.51 $23,930 # 29
Baker Salary in Indiana $11.08 $23,040 # 30
Baker Salary in Maine $11.48 $23,880 # 31
Baker Salary in Wyoming $11.35 $23,610 # 32
Baker Salary in Ohio $11.08 $23,050 # 33
Baker Salary in Montana $11.40 $23,720 # 34
Baker Salary in Kentucky $11.02 $22,920 # 35
Baker Salary in South Dakota $11.05 $22,990 # 36
Baker Salary in Arizona $11.25 $23,410 # 37
Baker Salary in North Carolina $10.69 $22,240 # 38
Baker Salary in Kansas $10.52 $21,890 # 39
Baker Salary in New Mexico $11.00 $22,880 # 40
Baker Salary in Texas $10.75 $22,350 # 41
Baker Salary in Nebraska $10.40 $21,620 # 42
Baker Salary in Missouri $10.16 $21,140 # 43
Baker Salary in Georgia $10.46 $21,760 # 44
Baker Salary in Oklahoma $10.58 $22,020 # 45
Baker Salary in Mississippi $10.32 $21,460 # 46
Baker Salary in South Carolina $10.34 $21,500 # 47
Baker Salary in Louisiana $10.23 $21,270 # 48
Baker Salary in West Virginia $9.87 $20,530 # 49
Baker Salary in Alabama $10.04 $20,890 # 50
Baker Salary in Arkansas $9.26 $19,260 # 51
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

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