Bakers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $37,730 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $32,200
90th percentile $48,790
Employed locally 550
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,200
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $37,730
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $48,790

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 44% Median Bakers salary is 56% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $40,360
    Kingston, NY $39,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,200
    Syracuse, NY $38,030
    Glens Falls, NY $37,710

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,340
    Machinists$64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Albany, NY is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.71 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Albany, NY is 2.9% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $32,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.