Bakers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $29,620 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.24
10th percentile $20,730
90th percentile $45,660
Employed locally 330
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,730
    25th
    $22,740
    50th (median)
    $29,620
    75th
    $41,430
    90th
    $45,660

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $31,790
    Williamsport, PA $31,250
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $29,910
    Hattiesburg, MS $26,000

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,980
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020
    Helpers--Production Workers $31,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Jackson, MS is $14.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Jackson, MS is 19.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,730 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,740.