Bakers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $44,270 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $59,190
Employed locally 150
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $36,200
    50th (median)
    $44,270
    75th
    $50,530
    90th
    $59,190

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 47% Median Bakers salary is 53% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $43,490

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $43,490
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Washington $42,690
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $40,360

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,230
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $47,890
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Olympia, WA is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Olympia, WA is 20.8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,200.