How much does a baker make in Madison?
$37,590a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,090Median: $37,590Highest 10%: $47,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 90th | $47,820 | $22.99 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $42,270 |
| La Crosse, WI | $40,000 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $38,900 |
| Green Bay, WI | $37,680 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $37,580 |
| Racine, WI | $37,520 |
| Janesville, WI | $37,440 |
| Kenosha, WI | $37,320 |
| Duluth, MN | $36,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $36,560 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $36,290 |
| Appleton, WI | $36,160 |
| Wausau, WI | $35,380 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $34,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $18.07 ($37,590 a year).
Do bakers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $37,590 against $37,160 nationally, 1% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $37,310, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for baker pay?
92 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,820 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.