Bakers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $33,860 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $21,860
90th percentile $42,810
Employed locally 130
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,860
    25th
    $23,500
    50th (median)
    $33,860
    75th
    $42,260
    90th
    $42,810

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 44% Median Bakers salary is 56% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $38,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $37,470
    Sheboygan, WI $37,280
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $37,160
    Rome, GA $36,190
    Michigan $35,730

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,290
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Gainesville, GA is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Gainesville, GA is 7.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,860 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,500.