Bakers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $27,270 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.11
10th percentile $17,770
90th percentile $35,910
Employed locally 70
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,770
    25th
    $22,620
    50th (median)
    $27,270
    75th
    $28,570
    90th
    $35,910

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 42% Median Bakers salary is 58% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,510
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $39,070

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,580
    Machinists $54,890
    Production Workers, All Other $38,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,940
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Houma, LA is $13.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.50 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Houma, LA is 25.6% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $17,770 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,620.