How much does a baker make in Bloomington?
$34,440a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $16.56 an hour or $2,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.56
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 238 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,440Highest 10%: $46,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 75th | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| 90th | $46,990 | $22.59 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| Kankakee, IL | $39,570 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,580 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,870 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,830 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,540 |
| Peoria, IL | $34,470 |
| Davenport, IA | $34,210 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,950 |
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Salaries for every job in Bloomington, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $16.56 ($34,440 a year).
Do bakers make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $34,440 against $37,160 nationally, 7% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,030, so Bloomington pays 7% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for baker pay?
238 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,990 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.