Bakers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $31,040 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.92
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $37,090
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $25,780
    50th (median)
    $31,040
    75th
    $35,830
    90th
    $37,090

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 53% Median Bakers salary is 47% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $37,680
    Anchorage, AK $36,560
    Grand Junction, CO $36,520
    Burlington, NC $36,340

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,950
    Sewing Machine Operators $28,970
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Fayetteville, NC is $14.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.40 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 15.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,780.