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How much does a baker make in Harrisburg?

$35,810a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $17.22 an hour or $2,984 a month.

Hourly
$17.22
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
191 of 371
Jobs in the area
450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,410Median: $35,810Highest 10%: $47,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,410$13.18
25th$30,770$14.79
Median$35,810$17.22
75th$39,550$19.01
90th$47,800$22.98

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Chambersburg, PA$48,640
Philadelphia, PA$37,770
Allentown, PA$37,400
Lebanon, PA$36,380
Scranton, PA$36,260
Lancaster, PA$36,160
York, PA$35,790
Reading, PA$35,730
Williamsport, PA$35,690
Pittsburgh, PA$35,340
Erie, PA$33,790
State College, PA$33,140
Altoona, PA$31,850
Johnstown, PA$29,030
Baker salary in Pennsylvania Baker salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,560
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,050
Tool and Die Maker$64,920
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,680
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,200
Machinist$56,070
Welder$52,330
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,430
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,230
Coating$50,600
Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Harrisburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $17.22 ($35,810 a year).

Do bakers make more in Harrisburg than the national average?

No: $35,810 against $37,160 nationally, 4% less.

How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $36,360, so Harrisburg pays 2% less.

Where does Harrisburg rank for baker pay?

191 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Harrisburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,800 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.