Bakers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $29,590 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.23
10th percentile $22,800
90th percentile $36,860
Employed locally 90
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,800
    25th
    $26,220
    50th (median)
    $29,590
    75th
    $34,940
    90th
    $36,860

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,560
    Machinists $46,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Longview, TX is $14.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.28 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Longview, TX is 19.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,800 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,220.