Bakers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $28,730 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.81
10th percentile $19,140
90th percentile $36,810
Employed locally 160
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,140
    25th
    $21,990
    50th (median)
    $28,730
    75th
    $32,280
    90th
    $36,810

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 46% Median Bakers salary is 54% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $38,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $37,470
    Sheboygan, WI $37,280
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $37,160
    Rome, GA $36,190
    Michigan $35,730

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,020
    Production Workers, All Other $39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Athens, GA is $13.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Athens, GA is 21.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $19,140 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,990.