Bakers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $33,600 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $24,120
90th percentile $44,320
Employed locally 570
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,120
    25th
    $27,910
    50th (median)
    $33,600
    75th
    $37,490
    90th
    $44,320

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 47% Median Bakers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,110
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $34,110
    Lima, OH $33,010
    Cleveland, OH $32,760
    Columbus, OH $32,660
    Sandusky, OH $32,580

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Akron, OH is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Akron, OH is 8.3% below the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Akron?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,120 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,910.