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How much does a baker make in Charleston?

$28,010a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $13.47 an hour or $2,334 a month.

Hourly
$13.47
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among cities
355 of 371
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,550Median: $28,010Highest 10%: $44,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,550$10.84
25th$22,550$10.84
Median$28,010$13.47
75th$36,080$17.35
90th$44,990$21.63

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Washington, DC$38,650
Huntington, WV$36,840
Winchester, VA$33,540
Hagerstown, MD$33,330
Morgantown, WV$30,330
Wheeling, WV$28,190
Beckley, WV$27,440
Baker salary in West Virginia Baker salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Gas Plant Operator$85,790
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$77,670
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$71,470
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$61,530
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,680
Inspector$49,810
Machinist$48,110
Welder$48,000
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,570
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,010
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $13.47 ($28,010 a year).

Do bakers make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $28,010 against $37,160 nationally, 25% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $28,480, so Charleston pays 2% less.

Where does Charleston rank for baker pay?

355 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,990 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.