How much does a baker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.87 an hour or $3,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.87
- Average (mean)
- $38,480
- Jobs
- 236,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,120 | $13.52 | |
| 25th | $32,660 | $15.70 | |
| Median | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| 75th | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| 90th | $49,020 | $23.57 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $46,710 |
| Washington | $46,140 |
| District of Columbia | $44,040 |
| California | $43,120 |
| Colorado | $40,650 |
| Minnesota | $40,210 |
| Wyoming | $40,000 |
| Vermont | $39,980 |
| Alaska | $39,710 |
| Nevada | $39,540 |
| New Hampshire | $39,500 |
| Oregon | $39,500 |
| New York | $38,660 |
| South Dakota | $38,340 |
| Rhode Island | $38,140 |
| Massachusetts | $38,130 |
| Arizona | $37,700 |
| Maine | $37,390 |
| Wisconsin | $37,310 |
| Iowa | $37,210 |
| Montana | $37,200 |
| Maryland | $37,040 |
| Illinois | $37,030 |
| New Jersey | $36,960 |
| North Dakota | $36,900 |
| Delaware | $36,730 |
| Utah | $36,670 |
| Connecticut | $36,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,360 |
| Indiana | $36,150 |
| Florida | $35,870 |
| Michigan | $35,830 |
| South Carolina | $35,460 |
| Nebraska | $35,280 |
| Missouri | $35,130 |
| Georgia | $35,010 |
| New Mexico | $34,850 |
| Ohio | $34,560 |
| North Carolina | $34,510 |
| Tennessee | $34,440 |
| Virginia | $34,430 |
| Kansas | $34,300 |
| Idaho | $34,060 |
| Alabama | $34,030 |
| Kentucky | $33,890 |
| Texas | $33,790 |
| Oklahoma | $31,460 |
| Arkansas | $30,380 |
| Mississippi | $28,920 |
| West Virginia | $28,480 |
| Louisiana | $28,020 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chambersburg, PA | $48,640 |
| Seattle, WA | $48,180 |
| Honolulu, HI | $47,150 |
| Kahului, HI | $47,020 |
| Olympia, WA | $46,960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,600 |
| Napa, CA | $46,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,480 |
| Bellingham, WA | $45,210 |
| Vallejo, CA | $44,970 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,650 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $44,220 |
| Bremerton, WA | $43,850 |
| Stockton, CA | $43,760 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,630 |
In other countries
Baker belongs to the international group "Bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$40,140
- Meat$38,300
- Slaughterer and Meat Packer$40,130
- Food and Tobacco Roasting$44,810
- Food Batchmaker$42,290
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$41,590
- Food Processing Worker$39,680
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.87 ($37,160 a year).
How much does a baker make a month?
About $3,097 a month before tax, based on a median of $37,160 a year.
How much does a baker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,120 or less a year ($13.52 an hour); the top 10% make $49,020 or more.
Which state pays bakers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $46,710 a year, followed by Washington ($46,140) and District of Columbia ($44,040).
Which city pays bakers the most?
Chambersburg, PA, with a median of $48,640 a year.
How many bakers are there in the United States?
About 236,200 people work as bakers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.