How much does a baker make in Portland?
$43,440a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $20.88 an hour or $3,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.88
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $43,440Highest 10%: $57,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $43,440 | $20.88 | |
| 75th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| 90th | $57,060 | $27.43 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| Albany, OR | $42,810 |
| Medford, OR | $40,280 |
| Bend, OR | $39,190 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $37,890 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,460 |
| Corvallis, OR | $37,180 |
| Salem, OR | $37,110 |
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How much does a baker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $20.88 ($43,440 a year).
Do bakers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $43,440 against $37,160 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,500, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for baker pay?
16 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,060 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.