Bakers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $35,770 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $33,940
90th percentile $45,800
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,940
    25th
    $33,940
    50th (median)
    $35,770
    75th
    $43,810
    90th
    $45,800

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 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
    District of Columbia $39,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $37,990
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,730
    Connecticut $36,880
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $36,650
    Grand Junction, CO $36,520

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,500
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,060
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,280
    Machinists$51,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in New Haven, CT is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in New Haven, CT is 2.4% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,940 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,940.