Bakers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $36,540 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $20,950
90th percentile $49,080
Employed locally 140
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,950
    25th
    $29,730
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $46,720
    90th
    $49,080

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 49% Median Bakers salary is 51% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Dubuque, IA $39,890
    California $39,570
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,460

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,020
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $32,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Iowa City, IA is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Iowa City, IA is 0.3% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,950 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,730.