Bakers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $30,910 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $51,480
Employed locally 780
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $30,910
    75th
    $35,620
    90th
    $51,480

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 40% Median Bakers salary is 60% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Fayetteville, AR is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.96 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 15.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.