How much does a baker make in Rochester?

$40,090a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $19.27 an hour or $3,341 a month.

Hourly: $19.27
Vs. national median: +8%
Rank among cities: 42 of 371
Jobs in the area: 90

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,340Median: $40,090Highest 10%: $64,540

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,340	$14.59
25th	$31,740	$15.26
Median	$40,090	$19.27
75th	$45,140	$21.70
90th	$64,540	$31.03

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Minneapolis, MN	$42,270
St. Cloud, MN	$40,280
Sioux Falls, SD	$40,280
La Crosse, WI	$40,000
Grand Forks, ND	$37,670
Fargo, ND	$36,900
Duluth, MN	$36,710
Mankato, MN	$33,080

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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$78,270
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$76,420
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$71,670
Food Processing Worker	$62,330
Welder	$60,380
Inspector	$59,850
Printing Press Operator	$59,200
Machinist	$57,770
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$57,330
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$55,030

Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $19.27 ($40,090 a year).

Do bakers make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $40,090 against $37,160 nationally, 8% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $40,210, so Rochester pays 0% more.

Where does Rochester rank for baker pay?

42 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,540 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.