Bakers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $38,980 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $33,100
90th percentile $46,580
Employed locally 710
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,100
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $46,580

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,980
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,110

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,330
    Machinists$63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Portland, ME is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Portland, ME is 6.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,100 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.