Bakers Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,160 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.50
10th percentile $27,960
90th percentile $37,690
Employed locally 230
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,960
    25th
    $29,080
    50th (median)
    $30,160
    75th
    $35,360
    90th
    $37,690

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Machinists $48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Northern Michigan is $14.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Northern Michigan is 17.7% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,960 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,080.