Bakers Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $33,540 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.13
10th percentile $27,030
90th percentile $41,900
Employed locally 330
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,030
    25th
    $30,190
    50th (median)
    $33,540
    75th
    $37,080
    90th
    $41,900

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 58% Median Bakers salary is 42% 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 Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,430
    Production Workers, All Other $43,480
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Rocky Mount, NC is $16.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.14 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 8.5% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,030 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,190.