Bakers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $27,490 -25% vs national
Median hourly $13.22
10th percentile $26,950
90th percentile $49,770
Employed locally 160
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,950
    25th
    $27,220
    50th (median)
    $27,490
    75th
    $35,050
    90th
    $49,770

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 41% Median Bakers salary is 59% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Vallejo, CA $41,030
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,750
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $38,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,160

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Roanoke, VA is $13.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.87 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Roanoke, VA is 25% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,950 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,220.