Baker salary
37,160 USD
Median annual wage · 2025 · BLS · 51-3011
Half of all bakers in the United States earn more than 37,160 USD a year, half earn less.
Rank by pay773of 825 occupations
Spread, quartile to quartile1.36×32,660 USD – 44,360 USD
| Measure | All |
|---|---|
| Lower quartile | 32,660 USD |
| Median | 37,160 USD |
| Mean | 38,480 USD |
| Upper quartile | 44,360 USD |
About the figure
Occupation code 51-3011 in SOC 2018, the US occupation classification. Covers wage and salary workers, excluding the self-employed. Published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not estimated by us. The figure is an annual wage, not a monthly one.
Occupations that pay about the same
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs 37,290 USD
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 37,280 USD
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 37,180 USD
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops 37,080 USD
- Library Assistants, Clerical 36,910 USD
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 36,840 USD
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Figures are for 2025; snapshot taken 2026-08-15. www.bls.gov