Bakers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $34,900 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $44,480
Employed locally 560
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $29,700
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $37,070
    90th
    $44,480

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 51% Median Bakers salary is 49% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,980
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,110
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $40,480

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Albuquerque, NM is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.25 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4.8% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,700.