How much does a baker make in New York?
$38,660a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in New York. That is $18.59 an hour or $3,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.59
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,670Median: $38,660Highest 10%: $53,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 75th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 90th | $53,960 | $25.94 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,890 |
| Albany, NY | $38,020 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,610 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,950 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $36,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,570 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,410 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,080 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,970 |
| Watertown, NY | $35,700 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,560 |
| Utica, NY | $33,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bakers.
| 10. Nevada | $39,540 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $39,500 |
| 12. Oregon | $39,500 |
| 13. New York | $38,660 |
| 14. South Dakota | $38,340 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $38,140 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $38,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.59 ($38,660 a year).
Do bakers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $38,660 against $37,160 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for baker pay?
New York ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays bakers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $38,890 a year.
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.