Bakers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $36,490 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $23,680
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,680
    25th
    $30,480
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $45,550
    90th
    $45,560

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 58% Median Bakers salary is 42% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $35,790
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $34,110
    Kentucky $34,040
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $33,690
    Rocky Mount, NC $33,540
    Sandusky, OH $32,580

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,980
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Bowling Green, KY is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.64 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 0.4% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,680 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,480.