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How much does a baker make in Altoona?

$31,850a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $15.31 an hour or $2,654 a month.

Hourly
$15.31
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
287 of 371
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,810Median: $31,850Highest 10%: $42,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,810$11.45
25th$27,350$13.15
Median$31,850$15.31
75th$36,190$17.40
90th$42,880$20.62

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Chambersburg, PA$48,640
Philadelphia, PA$37,770
Allentown, PA$37,400
Lebanon, PA$36,380
Scranton, PA$36,260
Lancaster, PA$36,160
Harrisburg, PA$35,810
York, PA$35,790
Reading, PA$35,730
Williamsport, PA$35,690
Pittsburgh, PA$35,340
Erie, PA$33,790
State College, PA$33,140
Johnstown, PA$29,030
Baker salary in Pennsylvania Baker salary in all states

Related jobs in Altoona

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,660
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,450
Machinist$52,660
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,080
Welder$51,540
Coating$49,690
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,200
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$45,070
Paper Goods Machine Setter$44,890
Salaries for every job in Altoona, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Altoona?

The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $15.31 ($31,850 a year).

Do bakers make more in Altoona than the national average?

No: $31,850 against $37,160 nationally, 14% less.

How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $36,360, so Altoona pays 12% less.

Where does Altoona rank for baker pay?

287 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Altoona?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,880 or more.

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.