Bakers Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $34,130 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $22,840
90th percentile $39,110
Employed locally 60
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,840
    25th
    $28,850
    50th (median)
    $34,130
    75th
    $36,620
    90th
    $39,110

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 58% Median Bakers salary is 42% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,320
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $35,030
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $31,790
    Knoxville, TN $30,860
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $30,500
    Clarksville, TN-KY $29,970

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,580
    Production Workers, All Other $37,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,300
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,350
    Food Batchmakers $40,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Jackson, TN is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.59 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Jackson, TN is 6.9% 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 $22,840 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,850.