Bakers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $37,740 +3% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $30,010
90th percentile $49,370
Employed locally 540
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,010
    25th
    $31,880
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $49,370

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 43% Median Bakers salary is 57% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $38,750
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $38,370
    Sheboygan, WI $37,280
    Duluth, MN-WI $37,190
    Lewiston, ID-WA $37,170

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,380
    Food Batchmakers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Madison, WI is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Madison, WI is 3% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,010 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,880.