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How much does a baker make in Pittsburgh?

$35,340a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $16.99 an hour or $2,945 a month.

Hourly
$16.99
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
213 of 371
Jobs in the area
2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,470Median: $35,340Highest 10%: $48,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,470$10.80
25th$28,500$13.70
Median$35,340$16.99
75th$39,040$18.77
90th$48,110$23.13

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Chambersburg, PA$48,640
Philadelphia, PA$37,770
Allentown, PA$37,400
Lebanon, PA$36,380
Scranton, PA$36,260
Lancaster, PA$36,160
Harrisburg, PA$35,810
York, PA$35,790
Reading, PA$35,730
Williamsport, PA$35,690
Erie, PA$33,790
State College, PA$33,140
Altoona, PA$31,850
Johnstown, PA$29,030
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Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $16.99 ($35,340 a year).

Do bakers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

No: $35,340 against $37,160 nationally, 5% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $36,360, so Pittsburgh pays 3% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for baker pay?

213 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,110 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.