Bakers Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $28,910 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.90
10th percentile $24,330
90th percentile $42,510
Employed locally 50
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,330
    25th
    $26,720
    50th (median)
    $28,910
    75th
    $35,260
    90th
    $42,510

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,770
    Woodworkers, All Other $45,140
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,280
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $44,200
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $42,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Central Louisiana is $13.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.80 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Central Louisiana is 21.1% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,330 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,720.