Bakers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $28,450 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.68
10th percentile $21,860
90th percentile $38,370
Employed locally 120
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,860
    25th
    $23,140
    50th (median)
    $28,450
    75th
    $34,800
    90th
    $38,370

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 49% Median Bakers salary is 51% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,160
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,370
    Morgantown, WV $34,980
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $34,110
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $30,470
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,390

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,300
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,990
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$77,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Charleston, WV is $13.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.63 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Charleston, WV is 22.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,860 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,140.