Bakers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $38,470 +5% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $35,330
90th percentile $47,670
Employed locally 2,850
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,330
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $44,460
    90th
    $47,670

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 45% Median Bakers salary is 55% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,290
    Production Workers, All Other $37,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,620
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Riverside, CA is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.10 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Riverside, CA is 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,330 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.