Bakers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $37,980 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $32,070
90th percentile $46,950
Employed locally 3,770
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,070
    25th
    $36,290
    50th (median)
    $37,980
    75th
    $40,080
    90th
    $46,950

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 45% Median Bakers salary is 55% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,420
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $36,780
    Tucson, AZ $36,680
    Yuma, AZ $36,660
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $35,450
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,320

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Phoenix, AZ is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.10 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 3.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $32,070 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,290.