Bakers Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $33,340 -9% vs national
Median hourly $16.03
10th percentile $25,960
90th percentile $42,950
Employed locally 60
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,960
    25th
    $28,970
    50th (median)
    $33,340
    75th
    $36,080
    90th
    $42,950

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 55% Median Bakers salary is 45% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $38,700
    Minnesota $38,640
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $38,440
    Traverse City, MI $38,160
    Ann Arbor, MI $37,210

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,400
    Machinists $51,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,560
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Bay City, MI is $16.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.65 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Bay City, MI is 9% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,960 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,970.