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How much does a baker make in Jackson?

$34,630a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $16.65 an hour or $2,886 a month.

Hourly
$16.65
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
230 of 371
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,730Median: $34,630Highest 10%: $51,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,730$10.45
25th$21,930$10.54
Median$34,630$16.65
75th$50,230$24.15
90th$51,150$24.59

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Chattanooga, TN$40,880
Nashville, TN$34,920
Memphis, TN$33,400
Knoxville, TN$31,890
Clarksville, TN$31,190
Johnson City, TN$30,720
Cleveland, TN$29,420
Morristown, TN$28,870
Kingsport, TN$28,100
Baker salary in Tennessee Baker salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,550
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Tool and Die Maker$57,240
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,450
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,070
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,610
Machinist$48,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$48,250
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,890
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$47,840
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $16.65 ($34,630 a year).

Do bakers make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $34,630 against $37,160 nationally, 7% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $34,440, so Jackson pays 1% more.

Where does Jackson rank for baker pay?

230 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,150 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.