Bakers Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,620 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.17
10th percentile $29,780
90th percentile $41,790
Employed locally 160
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,780
    25th
    $32,250
    50th (median)
    $33,620
    75th
    $35,950
    90th
    $41,790

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in East Central Illinois is $16.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.43 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in East Central Illinois is 8.3% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,780 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,250.