How much does a baker make in Atlanta?
$37,140a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.86
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 4,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,270Median: $37,140Highest 10%: $47,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,270 | $11.67 | |
| 25th | $30,430 | $14.63 | |
| Median | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 75th | $39,150 | $18.82 | |
| 90th | $47,570 | $22.87 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $40,880 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,470 |
| Savannah, GA | $35,190 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $33,700 |
| Brunswick, GA | $33,210 |
| Albany, GA | $32,550 |
| Rome, GA | $31,990 |
| Augusta, GA | $30,700 |
| Dalton, GA | $30,170 |
| Macon, GA | $30,150 |
| Athens, GA | $29,500 |
| Columbus, GA | $28,360 |
| Valdosta, GA | $27,580 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.86 ($37,140 a year).
Do bakers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $37,140 against $37,160 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $35,010, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for baker pay?
114 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,570 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.