States with Fastest Bakers Salary Growth

These states raised Bakers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.

28
States with Growth
+49.8%
Highest Growth
+30.8%
Average Growth
0
States with Decline

Top 15 States for Salary Growth

Bakers salary increase from 2019 to 2024

All 28 States with Salary Growth

Rank State 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Increase % Growth
1 Kentucky $22,730 $34,040 +$11,310 +49.8%
2 Indiana $24,470 $36,350 +$11,880 +48.5%
3 Delaware $25,370 $37,370 +$12,000 +47.3%
4 Michigan $24,990 $35,730 +$10,740 +43.0%
5 Idaho $26,170 $36,010 +$9,840 +37.6%
6 Arizona $27,620 $37,940 +$10,320 +37.4%
7 Illinois $26,800 $36,770 +$9,970 +37.2%
8 Iowa $26,590 $36,460 +$9,870 +37.1%
9 Kansas $24,340 $33,190 +$8,850 +36.4%
10 Florida $27,400 $36,580 +$9,180 +33.5%
11 Montana $26,890 $35,720 +$8,830 +32.8%
12 Georgia $24,990 $33,000 +$8,010 +32.1%
13 California $30,210 $39,570 +$9,360 +31.0%
14 Nebraska $25,920 $33,740 +$7,820 +30.2%
15 Mississippi $23,650 $30,620 +$6,970 +29.5%
16 Minnesota $30,010 $38,640 +$8,630 +28.8%
17 Maryland $28,340 $36,220 +$7,880 +27.8%
18 Arkansas $23,130 $29,340 +$6,210 +26.8%
19 Connecticut $29,120 $36,880 +$7,760 +26.6%
20 Maine $29,260 $36,950 +$7,690 +26.3%
21 Alabama $25,050 $31,610 +$6,560 +26.2%
22 Colorado $31,500 $39,430 +$7,930 +25.2%
23 Missouri $27,380 $33,790 +$6,410 +23.4%
24 Massachusetts $31,540 $38,800 +$7,260 +23.0%
25 District of Columbia $32,240 $39,090 +$6,850 +21.2%
26 Louisiana $23,880 $28,930 +$5,050 +21.1%
27 Alaska $31,610 $36,560 +$4,950 +15.7%
28 Hawaii $36,170 $38,690 +$2,520 +7.0%

About This Data

Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Bakers in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.