Bakers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $31,070 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.94
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $50,350
Employed locally 240
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $31,070
    75th
    $37,490
    90th
    $50,350

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 44% Median Bakers salary is 56% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $39,730
    Kankakee, IL $39,570
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $38,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490
    Production Workers, All Other $49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Peoria, IL is $14.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.02 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Peoria, IL is 15.2% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.