How much does a baker make in Chico?

$40,000a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $19.23 an hour or $3,333 a month.

Hourly: $19.23
Vs. national median: +8%
Rank among cities: 44 of 371
Jobs in the area: 120

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,520Median: $40,000Highest 10%: $54,970

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,520	$16.60
25th	$36,440	$17.52
Median	$40,000	$19.23
75th	$45,900	$22.07
90th	$54,970	$26.43

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for bakers.

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
Yuba City, CA	$39,580
Modesto, CA	$39,450
Fresno, CA	$39,260
Los Angeles, CA	$39,260
Visalia, CA	$38,750
Redding, CA	$37,140

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Related jobs in Chico

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$80,360
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$72,480
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$48,750
Welder	$48,740
Separating	$47,680
Sawing Machine Setter	$46,210
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender	$45,130
Inspector	$44,680
Printing Press Operator	$44,550
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$44,110

Salaries for every job in Chico, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Chico?

The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $19.23 ($40,000 a year).

Do bakers make more in Chico than the national average?

Yes: $40,000 against $37,160 nationally, 8% more.

How does Chico compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $43,120, so Chico pays 7% less.

Where does Chico rank for baker pay?

44 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Chico?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,970 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.