Bakers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $36,180 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $47,110
Employed locally 1,180
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $45,690
    90th
    $47,110

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 45% Median Bakers salary is 55% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $38,700
    Minnesota $38,640
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $38,440
    Traverse City, MI $38,160
    Ann Arbor, MI $37,210

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,350
    Machinists $49,750
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Grand Rapids, MI is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.62 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 1.3% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.