Bakers Salary in Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $28,530 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.72
10th percentile $20,230
90th percentile $37,250
Employed locally 150
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,230
    25th
    $23,650
    50th (median)
    $28,530
    75th
    $33,610
    90th
    $37,250

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,730
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,920
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,720
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Central Kentucky is $13.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.81 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Central Kentucky is 22.2% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,230 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,650.