Bakers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $38,710 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.61
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $55,010
Employed locally 110
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $35,620
    50th (median)
    $38,710
    75th
    $47,310
    90th
    $55,010

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 56% Median Bakers salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$43,680
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Chico, CA is $18.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.43 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Chico, CA is 5.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,620.