Bakers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $35,320 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $28,990
90th percentile $45,890
Employed locally 200
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,990
    25th
    $30,170
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $37,160
    90th
    $45,890

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 50% Median Bakers salary is 50% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $38,700
    Minnesota $38,640
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $38,440
    Traverse City, MI $38,160
    Ann Arbor, MI $37,210

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Kalamazoo, MI is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 3.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,990 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,170.