Bakers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $30,490 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.66
10th percentile $26,120
90th percentile $44,330
Employed locally 50
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,120
    25th
    $29,410
    50th (median)
    $30,490
    75th
    $34,820
    90th
    $44,330

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 44% Median Bakers salary is 56% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $38,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $37,560
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $36,560
    Jackson, MI $36,150
    Topeka, KS $35,250
    Jacksonville, FL $34,760

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Printing Press Operators$40,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,540
    Prepress Technicians and Workers$48,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Lawrence, KS is $14.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.62 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Lawrence, KS is 16.8% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,120 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,410.