Bakers Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $29,860 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.36
10th percentile $26,370
90th percentile $41,130
Employed locally 150
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,370
    25th
    $28,550
    50th (median)
    $29,860
    75th
    $36,350
    90th
    $41,130

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,000
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Central Missouri is $14.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.42 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Central Missouri is 18.5% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,370 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,550.