Bakers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $32,800 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.77
10th percentile $22,730
90th percentile $44,920
Employed locally 2,220
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,730
    25th
    $28,080
    50th (median)
    $32,800
    75th
    $36,600
    90th
    $44,920

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $38,280
    Grants Pass, OR $36,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,470
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,320

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Pittsburgh, PA is $15.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 10.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,730 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,080.