How much does a baker make in Denver?
$42,490a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $20.43 an hour or $3,541 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.43
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 2,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,820Median: $42,490Highest 10%: $56,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,820 | $15.78 | |
| 25th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| Median | $42,490 | $20.43 | |
| 75th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 90th | $56,570 | $27.20 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| Boulder, CO | $40,660 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $37,960 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $37,890 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,780 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,290 |
| Pueblo, CO | $36,640 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $20.43 ($42,490 a year).
Do bakers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $42,490 against $37,160 nationally, 14% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $40,650, so Denver pays 5% more.
Where does Denver rank for baker pay?
25 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,570 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.