Bakers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $33,870 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.29
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $48,140
Employed locally 1,280
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,870
    75th
    $40,440
    90th
    $48,140

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 35% Median Bakers salary is 65% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,160
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,160
    Lexington Park, MD $35,860
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,370

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,710
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Baltimore, MD is $16.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.57 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Baltimore, MD is 7.6% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.