Bakers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $29,380 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.12
10th percentile $23,510
90th percentile $36,140
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,510
    25th
    $27,050
    50th (median)
    $29,380
    75th
    $34,320
    90th
    $36,140

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,350
    Lubbock, TX $34,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $34,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,040
    Odessa, TX $33,220

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Amarillo, TX is $14.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.60 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Amarillo, TX is 19.8% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,510 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,050.