Bakers Salary in Cleveland, TN

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

Median annual salary $28,910 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.90
10th percentile $24,060
90th percentile $37,630
Employed locally 80
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,060
    25th
    $28,880
    50th (median)
    $28,910
    75th
    $32,790
    90th
    $37,630

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 46% Median Bakers salary is 54% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,320
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $35,030
    Jackson, TN $34,130
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $31,790
    Knoxville, TN $30,860
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $30,500

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,700
    Production Workers, All Other $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,210
    Food Batchmakers $30,870
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Cleveland, TN is $13.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.72 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Cleveland, TN 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,060 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,880.