Bakers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $32,790 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.76
10th percentile $22,440
90th percentile $43,850
Employed locally 380
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,440
    25th
    $26,910
    50th (median)
    $32,790
    75th
    $38,000
    90th
    $43,850

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 47% Median Bakers salary is 53% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Birmingham, AL is $15.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Birmingham, AL is 10.5% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,440 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,910.