Bakers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $37,990 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $49,150
Employed locally 780
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $37,990
    75th
    $45,900
    90th
    $49,150

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 34% Median Bakers salary is 66% 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
    District of Columbia $39,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,730
    Connecticut $36,880
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $36,650
    Grand Junction, CO $36,520
    New Haven, CT $35,770

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,930
    Machinists $61,940
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,860
    Printing Press Operators $35,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Bridgeport, CT is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.90 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 3.7% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.