Bakers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $38,290 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $49,550
Employed locally 2,830
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $38,290
    75th
    $45,420
    90th
    $49,550

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 40% Median Bakers salary is 60% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,110

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Portland, OR-WA is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 4.5% 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 $32,970 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.