Bakers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $29,030 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $22,660
90th percentile $36,460
Employed locally 120
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,660
    25th
    $26,510
    50th (median)
    $29,030
    75th
    $35,080
    90th
    $36,460

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 48% Median Bakers salary is 52% 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
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $38,280
    Grants Pass, OR $36,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,470
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,320

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,920
    Food Batchmakers $30,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,160
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Altoona, PA is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.62 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Altoona, PA is 20.8% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,660 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,510.