How much does a baker make in Milwaukee?
$37,580a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $37,580Highest 10%: $47,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $34,180 | $16.43 | |
| Median | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| 90th | $47,520 | $22.85 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $37,590 |
| 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 Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $18.07 ($37,580 a year).
Do bakers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $37,580 against $37,160 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $37,310, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for baker pay?
94 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,520 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.