SOC 51-3011 · May 2025 · United States
Bakers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Bakers across the United States is $37,160 per year, measured over 236,200 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $46,710.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Bakers
Pay for this occupation varies by 66.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $46,710 and Louisiana pays $28,020.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $46,710 | 1,580 | |
| 2 | Washington | $46,140 | 6,270 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $44,040 | 1,270 | |
| 4 | California | $43,120 | 30,020 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $40,650 | 4,680 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $40,210 | 2,660 | |
| 7 | Wyoming | $40,000 | 240 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $39,980 | 580 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $39,710 | 430 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $39,540 | 2,040 |
States with the most Bakers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 30,020 | $43,120 | |
| 2 | Texas | 16,710 | $33,790 | |
| 3 | New York | 15,130 | $38,660 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,420 | $37,030 | |
| 5 | Florida | 12,320 | $35,870 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 10,380 | $36,360 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 9,320 | $34,510 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 8,890 | $34,560 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 8,110 | $36,960 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 7,820 | $34,430 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chambersburg | $48,640 | 200 |
| 2 | Seattle | $48,180 | 3,560 |
| 3 | Urban Honolulu | $47,150 | 1,090 |
| 4 | Kahului | $47,020 | 190 |
| 5 | Olympia | $46,960 | 180 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $46,600 | 4,820 |
| 7 | Napa | $46,360 | 170 |
| 8 | San Jose | $45,480 | 1,240 |
| 9 | Bellingham | $45,210 | 240 |
| 10 | Vallejo | $44,970 | 300 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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