How much does a baker make in Peoria?
$34,470a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $16.57 an hour or $2,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.57
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 236 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,470Highest 10%: $52,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,470 | $16.57 | |
| 75th | $38,440 | $18.48 | |
| 90th | $52,040 | $25.02 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| Kankakee, IL | $39,570 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,580 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,870 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,830 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,540 |
| Bloomington, IL | $34,440 |
| Davenport, IA | $34,210 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,950 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $16.57 ($34,470 a year).
Do bakers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $34,470 against $37,160 nationally, 7% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,030, so Peoria pays 7% less.
Where does Peoria rank for baker pay?
236 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,040 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.