Bakers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $39,070 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $47,040
Employed locally 2,320
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $39,070
    75th
    $44,960
    90th
    $47,040

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 38% Median Bakers salary is 62% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in San Diego, CA is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.79 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in San Diego, CA is 6.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.