Bakers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $32,660 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.70
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $45,140
Employed locally 1,710
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $27,710
    50th (median)
    $32,660
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $45,140

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 41% Median Bakers salary is 59% 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
    Cleveland, OH $32,760
    Sandusky, OH $32,580

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Columbus, OH is $15.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.64 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Columbus, OH is 10.9% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,710.