Bakers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $36,470 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $45,270
Employed locally 320
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $33,930
    50th (median)
    $36,470
    75th
    $42,190
    90th
    $45,270

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 48% Median Bakers salary is 52% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,110

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,390
    Food Batchmakers $35,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Salem, OR is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Salem, OR is 0.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,930.