Bakers Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $29,630 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.25
10th percentile $20,730
90th percentile $35,810
Employed locally 30
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,730
    25th
    $24,240
    50th (median)
    $29,630
    75th
    $34,170
    90th
    $35,810

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 45% Median Bakers salary is 55% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $38,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $37,470
    Sheboygan, WI $37,280
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $37,160
    Rome, GA $36,190
    Michigan $35,730

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,870
    Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,300
    Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $44,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Dalton, GA is $14.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.12 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Dalton, GA is 19.2% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,730 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,240.