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How much does a baker make in Nashville?

$34,920a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $16.79 an hour or $2,910 a month.

Hourly
$16.79
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
224 of 371
Jobs in the area
1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,950Median: $34,920Highest 10%: $46,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,950$11.51
25th$23,950$11.51
Median$34,920$16.79
75th$43,060$20.70
90th$46,400$22.31

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Chattanooga, TN$40,880
Jackson, TN$34,630
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 Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $16.79 ($34,920 a year).

Do bakers make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $34,920 against $37,160 nationally, 6% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

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

Where does Nashville rank for baker pay?

224 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,400 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.