Bakers Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $29,120 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $25,060
90th percentile $34,110
Employed locally 130
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,060
    25th
    $27,680
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $29,330
    90th
    $34,110

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 52% Median Bakers salary is 48% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,970
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Jonesboro?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Jonesboro, AR is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.53 or more per hour.

    Is Jonesboro above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Jonesboro, AR is 20.5% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,060 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,680.