Bakers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $36,070 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $48,030
Employed locally 80
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $32,060
    50th (median)
    $36,070
    75th
    $41,060
    90th
    $48,030

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 48% Median Bakers salary is 52% 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
    Rochester, MN $40,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $38,750
    Fargo, ND-MN $38,020
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $37,390
    Duluth, MN-WI $37,190

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,290
    Printing Press Operators $46,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,270
    Machinists $60,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Mankato, MN is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Mankato, MN is 1.6% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,060.