Bakers
Occupation
$36,650
National Median Salary
$17.62
Median Hourly Wage
231,890
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+55.3%
10 Year Change
$23,600
2014 Median
$36,650
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Bakers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Florists | $50,970 | 70 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $49,190 | 60 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $46,620 | 2,850 |
| Accommodation | $46,590 | 2,860 |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $46,270 | — |
Top Paying States for Bakers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $42,690 | 5,640 |
| New York | $39,890 | 15,810 |
| California | $39,570 | 32,140 |
| Vermont | $39,520 | 480 |
| Colorado | $39,430 | 4,160 |
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Florists
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Traveler Accommodation
Accommodation
Beverage Manufacturing
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Civic and Social Organizations
Gambling Industries
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations