Bakers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $38,370 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $50,570
Employed locally 180
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $38,370
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $50,570

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 45% Median Bakers salary is 55% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $43,490
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Washington $42,690

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,270
    Food Batchmakers $47,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Kennewick, WA is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.37 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Kennewick, WA is 4.7% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.