Bakers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $31,960 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.37
10th percentile $23,440
90th percentile $40,280
Employed locally 130
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,440
    25th
    $27,130
    50th (median)
    $31,960
    75th
    $36,020
    90th
    $40,280

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 48% Median Bakers salary is 52% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,350
    Lubbock, TX $34,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $34,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,040
    Odessa, TX $33,220

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,210
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Killeen, TX is $15.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.48 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Killeen, TX is 12.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,440 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,130.