Bakers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $34,040 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.36
10th percentile $24,550
90th percentile $40,980
Employed locally 4,420
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,550
    25th
    $27,400
    50th (median)
    $34,040
    75th
    $36,940
    90th
    $40,980

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,350
    Lubbock, TX $34,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $34,200
    Odessa, TX $33,220
    Midland, TX $32,670

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Houston, TX is $16.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.09 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Houston, TX is 7.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,550 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,400.