Bakers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $39,730 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.10
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $50,930
Employed locally 1,380
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $37,120
    50th (median)
    $39,730
    75th
    $46,510
    90th
    $50,930

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 42% Median Bakers salary is 58% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,880
    Production Workers, All Other$37,900
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Sacramento, CA is $19.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.69 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,120.