Bakers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $30,920 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $43,100
Employed locally 500
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $27,540
    50th (median)
    $30,920
    75th
    $37,340
    90th
    $43,100

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 44% Median Bakers salary is 56% 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
    Columbus, OH $32,660

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,050
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,220
    Machinists$58,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Dayton, OH is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.24 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Dayton, OH is 15.6% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,540.