Bakers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $26,000 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.50
10th percentile $20,590
90th percentile $35,660
Employed locally 120
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,590
    25th
    $21,930
    50th (median)
    $26,000
    75th
    $29,880
    90th
    $35,660

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $31,790
    Williamsport, PA $31,250
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $29,910
    Jackson, MS $29,620

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,300
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,700
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,950
    Helpers--Production Workers $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Hattiesburg, MS is $12.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 29.1% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,590 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,930.