Bakers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $27,470 -25% vs national
Median hourly $13.21
10th percentile $26,600
90th percentile $35,030
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,600
    25th
    $27,200
    50th (median)
    $27,470
    75th
    $30,360
    90th
    $35,030

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 41% Median Bakers salary is 59% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Vallejo, CA $41,030
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,750
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $38,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,160

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,900
    Machinists $61,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,450
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Lynchburg, VA is $13.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.56 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 25% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,600 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,200.