How much does a baker make in Buffalo?
$37,610a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $18.08 an hour or $3,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.08
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $37,610Highest 10%: $46,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $37,610 | $18.08 | |
| 75th | $41,540 | $19.97 | |
| 90th | $46,800 | $22.50 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| New York, NY | $38,890 |
| Albany, NY | $38,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,950 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $36,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,570 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,410 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,080 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,970 |
| Utica, NY | $33,630 |
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How much does a baker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $18.08 ($37,610 a year).
Do bakers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $37,610 against $37,160 nationally, 1% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,660, so Buffalo pays 3% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for baker pay?
91 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,800 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.