Bakers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $40,630 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $51,490
Employed locally 380
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $39,860
    50th (median)
    $40,630
    75th
    $45,320
    90th
    $51,490

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 40% Median Bakers salary is 60% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,460

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50,630
    Food Batchmakers$42,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Boulder, CO is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.30 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Boulder, CO is 10.9% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,860.