Bakers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $38,670 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $61,580
Employed locally 60
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $38,670
    75th
    $44,570
    90th
    $61,580

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 69% Median Bakers salary is 31% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$34,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,430
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,240
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in El Centro, CA is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.62 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in El Centro, CA is 5.5% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.