How much does a baker make in Washington?
$38,650a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $18.58 an hour or $3,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.58
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 5,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,500Median: $38,650Highest 10%: $49,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,500 | $15.63 | |
| 25th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| Median | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| 75th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 90th | $49,650 | $23.87 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a baker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $18.58 ($38,650 a year).
Do bakers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $38,650 against $37,160 nationally, 4% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $44,040, so Washington pays 12% less.
Where does Washington rank for baker pay?
66 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,650 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.