Bakers Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $33,180 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.95
10th percentile $21,590
90th percentile $38,760
Employed locally 30
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,590
    25th
    $31,560
    50th (median)
    $33,180
    75th
    $38,760
    90th
    $38,760

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 53% Median Bakers salary is 47% 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
    Washington $42,690
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $40,700
    Salinas, CA $40,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    Kingston, NY $39,230
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,750

    Related occupations in Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,360
    Machinists $49,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,250
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $71,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Kokomo?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Kokomo, IN is $15.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.22 or more per hour.

    Is Kokomo above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Kokomo, IN is 9.5% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,590 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,560.