How much does a baker make in California?
$43,120a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in California. That is $20.73 an hour or $3,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.73
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $43,120Highest 10%: $54,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 75th | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| 90th | $54,960 | $26.42 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $46,600 |
| Napa, CA | $46,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,480 |
| Vallejo, CA | $44,970 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,650 |
| Stockton, CA | $43,760 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,630 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,080 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $42,920 |
| Sacramento, CA | $42,910 |
| Merced, CA | $42,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $42,470 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,180 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,790 |
| Oxnard, CA | $41,380 |
| Salinas, CA | $41,310 |
| El Centro, CA | $40,580 |
| Chico, CA | $40,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $39,580 |
| Modesto, CA | $39,450 |
| Fresno, CA | $39,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,260 |
| Hanford, CA | $39,220 |
| Visalia, CA | $38,750 |
| Redding, CA | $37,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bakers.
| 1. Hawaii | $46,710 |
| 2. Washington | $46,140 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $44,040 |
| 4. California | $43,120 |
| 5. Colorado | $40,650 |
| 6. Minnesota | $40,210 |
| 7. Wyoming | $40,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $20.73 ($43,120 a year).
Do bakers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $43,120 against $37,160 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for baker pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays bakers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $46,600 a year.
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.