How much does a Bakers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

Bakers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,280 -9.2% vs national

Median hourly $16.00

10th percentile $29,370

90th percentile $38,170

Employed locally 170

National median $36,650

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Bakers

Northwest Illinois

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$29,370

25th

$29,750

50th (median)

$33,280

75th

$35,340

90th

$38,170

Top-paying metros for Bakers

Metro area	Median 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 Northwest Illinois

Occupation	Median salary
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$43,080
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$68,880
Food Batchmakers	$38,010
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$45,580
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$50,420
Machinists	$46,860

Frequently asked questions

How much do Bakers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

The median hourly wage for Bakers in Northwest Illinois is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.56 or more per hour.

Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Bakers salaries?

The median Bakers salary in Northwest Illinois is 9.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,750.