Bakers Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,050 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $24,160
90th percentile $45,300
Employed locally 200
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,160
    25th
    $29,240
    50th (median)
    $37,050
    75th
    $37,820
    90th
    $45,300

    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

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Central Indiana is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Central Indiana is 1.1% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,160 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,240.