What is the typical salary range for a Baker?

Pay typically falls between $34,000 and $46,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

Baker Salary: $40,000 Average

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Average base salary

$40,000 / year

≈ $3,350 per month · $19.23 per hour

Location

25th percentile
$34,000Average
$40,00075th percentile
$46,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Baker is a professional role in the Production job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Baker pays 27% below the average across 105 roles in the Production job family (family average $55,000).

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Sewers, Hand$38,500

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,500

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$42,000

Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders$37,500

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$42,500

Slaughterers and Meat Packers$43,500

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Baker make?

The average base salary for a Baker in the United States is $40,000 per year, or about $19.23 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $34,000 and $46,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Production roles?

The Production job family averages $55,000 across 105 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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