Bakers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $35,780 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $24,320
90th percentile $46,170
Employed locally 1,190
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,320
    25th
    $28,900
    50th (median)
    $35,780
    75th
    $40,480
    90th
    $46,170

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Raleigh, NC is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Raleigh, NC is 2.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,320 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,900.