Bakers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $35,630 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $52,150
Employed locally 140
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $35,630
    75th
    $44,650
    90th
    $52,150

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $40,360
    Kingston, NY $39,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,200
    Syracuse, NY $38,030
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,730

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Machinists $60,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,140
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,380
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $61,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Ithaca, NY is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Ithaca, NY is 2.8% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.