How much does a baker make in Springfield?
$34,540a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $16.61 an hour or $2,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.61
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 235 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,540Highest 10%: $43,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| Median | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 75th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 90th | $43,300 | $20.82 |
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 |
| Peoria, IL | $34,470 |
| Bloomington, IL | $34,440 |
| Davenport, IA | $34,210 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,950 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $117,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $72,730 |
| Machinist | $59,340 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $58,990 |
| Welder | $49,860 |
| Electrical | $49,370 |
| Inspector | $48,410 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $40,130 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $35,860 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $35,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $16.61 ($34,540 a year).
Do bakers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $34,540 against $37,160 nationally, 7% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,030, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for baker pay?
235 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,300 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.