How much does a baker make in Trenton?

$37,770a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $18.16 an hour or $3,148 a month.

Hourly: $18.16
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 85 of 371
Jobs in the area: 300

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $37,770Highest 10%: $51,110

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,220	$15.49
25th	$32,490	$15.62
Median	$37,770	$18.16
75th	$42,250	$20.31
90th	$51,110	$24.57

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for bakers.

New York, NY	$38,890
Philadelphia, PA	$37,770
Atlantic City, NJ	$37,690
Allentown, PA	$37,400
Vineland, NJ	$36,380

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Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$78,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$76,510
Machinist	$71,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,130
Coating	$58,240
Printing Press Operator	$55,920
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$55,230
Welder	$54,640
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$53,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$49,610

Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Trenton?

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $18.16 ($37,770 a year).

Do bakers make more in Trenton than the national average?

Yes: $37,770 against $37,160 nationally, 2% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $36,960, so Trenton pays 2% more.

Where does Trenton rank for baker pay?

85 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Trenton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,110 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.