Bakers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $35,440 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $23,990
90th percentile $44,770
Employed locally 500
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,990
    25th
    $30,240
    50th (median)
    $35,440
    75th
    $38,800
    90th
    $44,770

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $37,680
    Anchorage, AK $36,560
    Grand Junction, CO $36,520
    Burlington, NC $36,340

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,610
    Machinists $47,130
    Production Workers, All Other $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Asheville, NC is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.84 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Asheville, NC is 3.3% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,990 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,240.