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How much does a baker make in San Jose?

$45,480a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $21.87 an hour or $3,790 a month.

Hourly
$21.87
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
8 of 371
Jobs in the area
1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,870Median: $45,480Highest 10%: $62,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,870$18.69
25th$43,920$21.12
Median$45,480$21.87
75th$50,890$24.47
90th$62,540$30.07

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for bakers.

San Francisco, CA$46,600
Napa, CA$46,360
Vallejo, CA$44,970
Santa Rosa, CA$44,650
Stockton, CA$43,760
Santa Maria, CA$43,630
San Diego, CA$43,080
Santa Cruz, CA$42,920
Sacramento, CA$42,910
Merced, CA$42,900
Bakersfield, CA$42,470
San Luis Obispo, CA$42,180
Riverside, CA$41,790
Oxnard, CA$41,380
Salinas, CA$41,310
El Centro, CA$40,580
Chico, CA$40,000
Yuba City, CA$39,580
Modesto, CA$39,450
Fresno, CA$39,260
Los Angeles, CA$39,260
Visalia, CA$38,750
Redding, CA$37,140
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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $21.87 ($45,480 a year).

Do bakers make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $45,480 against $37,160 nationally, 22% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $43,120, so San Jose pays 5% more.

Where does San Jose rank for baker pay?

8 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,540 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.