Bakers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $36,910 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $29,540
90th percentile $48,840
Employed locally 1,460
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,540
    25th
    $31,450
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $42,880
    90th
    $48,840

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $38,750
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $38,370
    Madison, WI $37,740
    Sheboygan, WI $37,280
    Duluth, MN-WI $37,190

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Milwaukee, WI is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,540 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,450.