Bakers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $37,100 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $25,330
90th percentile $47,170
Employed locally 1,870
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,330
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $37,100
    75th
    $38,990
    90th
    $47,170

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 39% Median Bakers salary is 61% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $40,700
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,880
    Portland-South Portland, ME $38,980
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $38,670
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $38,630
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,010

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,240
    Production Workers, All Other$40,120
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,050
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Salt Lake City, UT is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,330 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.