Bakers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $31,410 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.10
10th percentile $26,300
90th percentile $43,270
Employed locally 80
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,300
    25th
    $29,720
    50th (median)
    $31,410
    75th
    $35,640
    90th
    $43,270

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 43% Median Bakers salary is 57% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Vermont $39,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,750
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $38,670

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Jefferson City, MO is $15.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 14.3% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,300 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,720.