Bakers Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $33,280 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $25,200
90th percentile $45,790
Employed locally 60
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,200
    25th
    $29,320
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $37,530
    90th
    $45,790

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 57% Median Bakers salary is 43% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,010
    Food Batchmakers $40,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,920
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $42,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Goldsboro, NC is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.33 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Goldsboro, NC is 9.2% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,200 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,320.