Bakers Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $30,940 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.88
10th percentile $22,610
90th percentile $43,060
Employed locally 60
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,610
    25th
    $26,880
    50th (median)
    $30,940
    75th
    $35,210
    90th
    $43,060

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 37% Median Bakers salary is 63% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $37,680
    Anchorage, AK $36,560
    Grand Junction, CO $36,520
    Burlington, NC $36,340

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,510
    Sewing Machine Operators $29,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,950
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $33,640
    Machinists $52,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Pinehurst, NC is $14.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.03 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Pinehurst, NC is 15.6% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,610 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,880.