Bakers Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $33,840 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $21,500
90th percentile $38,410
Employed locally 60
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,500
    25th
    $29,460
    50th (median)
    $33,840
    75th
    $36,440
    90th
    $38,410

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 54% Median Bakers salary is 46% 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 $42,690
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $40,700
    Salinas, CA $40,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    Kingston, NY $39,230
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,750

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,800
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,790
    Machinists $44,550
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $48,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Bloomington, IN is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.14 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Bloomington, IN is 7.7% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,500 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,460.