Bakers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $39,460 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.97
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $49,670
Employed locally 2,370
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $39,460
    75th
    $45,450
    90th
    $49,670

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 39% Median Bakers salary is 61% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Boulder, CO $40,630
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,880

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Denver, CO is $18.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.20 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Denver, CO is 7.7% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.