Bakers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $36,460 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $22,310
90th percentile $49,190
Employed locally 720
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,310
    25th
    $35,290
    50th (median)
    $36,460
    75th
    $40,340
    90th
    $49,190

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 43% Median Bakers salary is 57% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Dubuque, IA $39,890
    California $39,570
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,460

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Des Moines, IA is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.89 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,310 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,290.