Bakers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $32,760 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.75
10th percentile $23,540
90th percentile $44,020
Employed locally 1,800
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,540
    25th
    $28,780
    50th (median)
    $32,760
    75th
    $36,940
    90th
    $44,020

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 48% Median Bakers salary is 52% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,110
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $34,110
    Akron, OH $33,600
    Lima, OH $33,010
    Columbus, OH $32,660
    Sandusky, OH $32,580

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Cleveland, OH is $15.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.38 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Cleveland, OH is 10.6% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,540 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,780.