Bakers Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, NC

Median annual salary $30,020 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.43
10th percentile $22,800
90th percentile $38,190
Employed locally 90
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,800
    25th
    $26,610
    50th (median)
    $30,020
    75th
    $34,490
    90th
    $38,190

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 46% Median Bakers salary is 54% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $37,680
    Anchorage, AK $36,560
    Grand Junction, CO $36,520
    Burlington, NC $36,340

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,530
    Production Workers, All Other $30,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,200
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $65,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,580
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Jacksonville, NC is $14.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.95 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Jacksonville, NC is 18.1% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,800 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,610.