Bakers Salary
Salary data across 60 metro areas in the US & CanadaUSD & CAD
Search Jobs on IndeedAvg Median Salary
$34,367
Highest Paying City
San Francisco
$49,000
Cities Tracked
60
What Do Bakers Do?
Bakers prepare, cook, and serve food in restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, and other dining establishments. They ensure that meals are prepared safely and presented appealingly to satisfy customers.
Most work in restaurant kitchens, cafeterias, or food service establishments. Hours are often long and irregular, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Kitchens can be hot, fast-paced, and physically demanding.
Key Skills for Bakers
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree for advanced roles
Many positions require little formal education beyond a high school diploma. Chefs and head cooks often benefit from culinary school training or apprenticeships. On-the-job training is common across all levels.
Career Outlook
Employment is expected to grow about as fast as average, driven by continued demand for dining out and food delivery services.
How to Increase Your Bakers Salary
- 1.Earn food safety certifications (ServSafe, food handler's card)
- 2.Develop expertise in a culinary specialty (pastry, international cuisine, etc.)
- 3.Build management skills to advance to head chef or restaurant manager
- 4.Stay current with food trends and dietary preferences
- 5.Consider catering or private chef work for higher earning potential
Bakers Salary by City
| City | Median | Average | Range (10th-90th) | Currency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $49,000 | $55,000 | $32,000 - $62,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Jose, CA | $49,000 | $53,000 | $32,000 - $62,000 | USD | Apply |
| Seattle, WA | $46,000 | $50,000 | $30,000 - $58,000 | USD | Apply |
| New York, NY | $42,000 | $46,000 | $29,000 - $51,000 | USD | Apply |
| Boston, MA | $42,000 | $47,000 | $29,000 - $51,000 | USD | Apply |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,000 | $44,000 | $29,000 - $50,000 | USD | Apply |
| Washington DC, DC | $41,000 | $43,000 | $29,000 - $50,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Diego, CA | $39,000 | $41,000 | $27,000 - $48,000 | USD | Apply |
| Denver, CO | $39,000 | $41,000 | $27,000 - $48,000 | USD | Apply |
| Portland, OR | $38,000 | $40,000 | $27,000 - $47,000 | USD | Apply |
| Anchorage, AK | $38,000 | $40,000 | $27,000 - $47,000 | USD | Apply |
| Chicago, IL | $37,000 | $39,000 | $26,000 - $45,000 | USD | Apply |
| Minneapolis, MN | $37,000 | $40,000 | $26,000 - $45,000 | USD | Apply |
| Austin, TX | $37,000 | $40,000 | $26,000 - $45,000 | USD | Apply |
| Baltimore, MD | $37,000 | $41,000 | $26,000 - $45,000 | USD | Apply |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,000 | $41,000 | $26,000 - $45,000 | USD | Apply |
| Hartford, CT | $37,000 | $39,000 | $26,000 - $45,000 | USD | Apply |
| Honolulu, HI | $37,000 | $40,000 | $26,000 - $45,000 | USD | Apply |
| Dallas, TX | $36,000 | $39,000 | $25,000 - $44,000 | USD | Apply |
| Houston, TX | $36,000 | $39,000 | $25,000 - $44,000 | USD | Apply |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,000 | $39,000 | $25,000 - $44,000 | USD | Apply |
| Raleigh, NC | $36,000 | $37,000 | $25,000 - $44,000 | USD | Apply |
| Richmond, VA | $35,000 | $39,000 | $24,000 - $43,000 | USD | Apply |
| Atlanta, GA | $34,000 | $37,000 | $24,000 - $42,000 | USD | Apply |
| Phoenix, AZ | $34,000 | $37,000 | $24,000 - $42,000 | USD | Apply |
| Nashville, TN | $34,000 | $37,000 | $24,000 - $42,000 | USD | Apply |
| Charlotte, NC | $34,000 | $37,000 | $24,000 - $42,000 | USD | Apply |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $34,000 | $37,000 | $24,000 - $42,000 | USD | Apply |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $34,000 | $36,000 | $24,000 - $42,000 | USD | Apply |
| Kansas City, MO | $34,000 | $35,000 | $24,000 - $42,000 | USD | Apply |
| Detroit, MI | $33,000 | $37,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,000 | $34,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| Columbus, OH | $33,000 | $37,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| Indianapolis, IN | $33,000 | $37,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| Cincinnati, OH | $33,000 | $35,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| Milwaukee, WI | $33,000 | $35,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| Miami, FL | $32,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Las Vegas, NV | $32,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Orlando, FL | $32,000 | $35,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Cleveland, OH | $32,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Jacksonville, FL | $32,000 | $35,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $32,000 | $33,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Louisville, KY | $32,000 | $35,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| New Orleans, LA | $32,000 | $33,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Birmingham, AL | $32,000 | $33,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Toronto, ON | $32,000 | $36,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Vancouver, BC | $32,000 | $35,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Tampa, FL | $31,000 | $35,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Buffalo, NY | $31,000 | $33,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Tucson, AZ | $31,000 | $32,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Memphis, TN | $30,000 | $32,000 | $21,000 - $37,000 | USD | Apply |
| Ottawa, ON | $30,000 | $33,000 | $21,000 - $37,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Calgary, AB | $30,000 | $31,000 | $21,000 - $37,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Edmonton, AB | $29,000 | $30,000 | $20,000 - $36,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Montreal, QC | $26,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Winnipeg, MB | $26,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Hamilton, ON | $26,000 | $28,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Quebec City, QC | $25,000 | $26,000 | $18,000 - $31,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Halifax, NS | $25,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $31,000 | CAD | Apply |