Bakers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $36,460 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $20,990
90th percentile $59,710
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,990
    25th
    $23,880
    50th (median)
    $36,460
    75th
    $44,020
    90th
    $59,710

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Dubuque, IA $39,890
    California $39,570
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,460

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.24 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 0.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,990 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,880.