Bakers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $40,160 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $53,160
Employed locally 450
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $37,540
    50th (median)
    $40,160
    75th
    $45,550
    90th
    $53,160

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 43% Median Bakers salary is 57% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,760
    Production Workers, All Other $38,060
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Salinas, CA is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Salinas, CA is 9.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,540.