Bakers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $28,830 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.86
10th percentile $18,720
90th percentile $36,640
Employed locally 70
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,720
    25th
    $18,990
    50th (median)
    $28,830
    75th
    $34,880
    90th
    $36,640

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 49% Median Bakers salary is 51% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Vallejo, CA $41,030

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,760
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,170
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,230
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,490
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Auburn, AL is $13.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.20 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Auburn, AL is 21.3% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $18,720 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,990.