Bakers Salary by State
The national median pay for bakers is $37,160 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,020 in Louisiana to $46,710 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,120
- 25th percentile
- $32,660
- Median
- $37,160
- 75th percentile
- $44,360
- Top 10%
- $49,020
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 236,200 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $46,710 | +26% | $32,220 | $66,080 | 1,580 |
| 2 | Washington | $46,140 | +24% | $36,390 | $60,670 | 6,270 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $44,040 | +19% | $38,720 | $51,430 | 1,270 |
| 4 | California | $43,120 | +16% | $36,510 | $54,960 | 30,020 |
| 5 | Colorado | $40,650 | +9% | $32,820 | $56,570 | 4,680 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $40,210 | +8% | $31,110 | $52,970 | 2,660 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $40,000 | +8% | $30,620 | $48,040 | 240 |
| 8 | Vermont | $39,980 | +8% | $33,260 | $55,430 | 580 |
| 9 | Alaska | $39,710 | +7% | $34,550 | $64,110 | 430 |
| 10 | Nevada | $39,540 | +6% | $28,540 | $56,060 | 2,040 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $39,500 | +6% | $31,760 | $49,230 | 880 |
| 12 | Oregon | $39,500 | +6% | $33,120 | $51,870 | 4,160 |
| 13 | New York | $38,660 | +4% | $34,670 | $53,960 | 15,130 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $38,340 | +3% | $28,880 | $50,360 | 330 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $38,140 | +3% | $32,470 | $58,360 | 560 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $38,130 | +3% | $35,080 | $47,750 | 6,070 |
| 17 | Arizona | $37,700 | +1% | $34,700 | $48,040 | 4,000 |
| 18 | Maine | $37,390 | +1% | $32,210 | $46,490 | 1,380 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $37,310 | 0% | $29,640 | $48,030 | 4,930 |
| 20 | Iowa | $37,210 | 0% | $22,920 | $49,610 | 2,150 |
| 21 | Montana | $37,200 | 0% | $26,080 | $50,670 | 990 |
| 22 | Maryland | $37,040 | 0% | $32,220 | $51,150 | 2,740 |
| 23 | Illinois | $37,030 | 0% | $31,200 | $47,290 | 12,420 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $36,960 | −1% | $32,220 | $55,280 | 8,110 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $36,900 | −1% | $29,640 | $46,500 | 830 |
| 26 | Delaware | $36,730 | −1% | $31,200 | $60,320 | 290 |
| 27 | Utah | $36,670 | −1% | $26,070 | $47,000 | 3,190 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $36,460 | −2% | $34,010 | $47,930 | 3,670 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $36,360 | −2% | $25,430 | $50,470 | 10,380 |
| 30 | Indiana | $36,150 | −3% | $22,880 | $47,360 | 3,600 |
| 31 | Florida | $35,870 | −3% | $28,780 | $45,330 | 12,320 |
| 32 | Michigan | $35,830 | −4% | $28,860 | $47,130 | 7,290 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $35,460 | −5% | $25,340 | $45,330 | 2,940 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $35,280 | −5% | $28,970 | $47,930 | 1,030 |
| 35 | Missouri | $35,130 | −5% | $29,060 | $46,470 | 4,190 |
| 36 | Georgia | $35,010 | −6% | $22,550 | $46,380 | 7,350 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $34,850 | −6% | $29,630 | $44,560 | 1,540 |
| 38 | Ohio | $34,560 | −7% | $24,160 | $46,320 | 8,890 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $34,510 | −7% | $19,690 | $45,800 | 9,320 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $34,440 | −7% | $22,380 | $46,400 | 5,200 |
| 41 | Virginia | $34,430 | −7% | $28,140 | $46,620 | 7,820 |
| 42 | Kansas | $34,300 | −8% | $27,410 | $45,740 | 1,370 |
| 43 | Idaho | $34,060 | −8% | $21,100 | $46,110 | 2,230 |
| 44 | Alabama | $34,030 | −8% | $20,940 | $44,600 | 1,880 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $33,890 | −9% | $24,440 | $47,810 | 1,630 |
| 46 | Texas | $33,790 | −9% | $24,430 | $44,020 | 16,710 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $31,460 | −15% | $22,570 | $37,700 | 1,980 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $30,380 | −18% | $24,670 | $37,810 | 2,400 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $28,920 | −22% | $20,910 | $40,390 | 1,300 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $28,480 | −23% | $22,170 | $44,720 | 750 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $28,020 | −25% | $21,930 | $40,780 | 2,450 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Bakers salary questions
Which state pays bakers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $46,710 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $37,160). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays bakers the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $28,020 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most bakers work?
California has the most jobs, about 30,020, with a median of $43,120.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.