Bakers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Kentucky
Bakers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $31,326 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.5% vs the national median of $36,650. An estimated 1,710 bakers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $26,900 to $36,490 depending on location.
$31,326
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$36,490
Highest paying metro
$26,900
Lowest paying metro
1,710
Employed in Kentucky
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inBakers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | $36,490 | $30,480 | $45,550 | 170 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $35,790 | $29,680 | $45,920 | 710 |
| Lexington, KY | $33,690 | $27,400 | $36,740 | 310 |
| South Central Kentucky | $29,710 | $23,650 | $43,260 | 190 |
| Central Kentucky | $28,530 | $23,650 | $33,610 | 150 |
| West Kentucky | $28,170 | $23,650 | $35,010 | 110 |
| East Kentucky | $26,900 | $23,650 | $29,840 | 70 |