Bakers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Bakers in Illinois earn a median salary of $34,409 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.1% vs the national median of $36,650. An estimated 10,380 bakers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $31,070 to $39,570 depending on location.
$34,409
Avg median salary in Illinois
$39,570
Highest paying metro
$31,070
Lowest paying metro
10,380
Employed in Illinois
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inBakers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | $39,570 | $35,240 | $39,570 | 100 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $36,970 | $34,300 | $40,360 | 8,780 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,480 | $29,880 | $37,600 | 210 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,060 | $29,730 | $37,230 | 160 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,040 | $30,670 | $37,630 | 230 |
| East Central Illinois | $33,620 | $32,250 | $35,950 | 160 |
| West Central Illinois | $33,620 | $29,590 | $36,440 | 230 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,380 | $29,600 | $37,160 | 100 |
| Northwest Illinois | $33,280 | $29,750 | $35,340 | 170 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,070 | $29,120 | $37,490 | 240 |