Bakers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $35,350 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $27,740
90th percentile $45,810
Employed locally 1,140
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,740
    25th
    $29,300
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $39,270
    90th
    $45,810

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 36% Median Bakers salary is 64% 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
    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
    Midland, TX $32,670

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Austin, TX is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Austin, TX is 3.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,740 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,300.