Bakers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $40,120 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.29
10th percentile $29,780
90th percentile $50,040
Employed locally 100
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,780
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $40,120
    75th
    $43,720
    90th
    $50,040

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $38,750
    Fargo, ND-MN $38,020
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $37,390
    Duluth, MN-WI $37,190
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $36,560

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,470
    Machinists $59,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,200
    Production Workers, All Other $39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Rochester, MN is $19.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.03 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Rochester, MN is 9.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,780 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.