Bakers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $35,860 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $29,400
90th percentile $47,160
Employed locally 240
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,400
    25th
    $32,290
    50th (median)
    $35,860
    75th
    $43,400
    90th
    $47,160

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 43% Median Bakers salary is 57% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $38,750
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $38,370
    Madison, WI $37,740
    Sheboygan, WI $37,280
    Duluth, MN-WI $37,190

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,210
    Food Batchmakers$47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Appleton, WI is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Appleton, WI is 2.2% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,400 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,290.