Bakers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $44,350 +21% vs national
Median hourly $21.32
10th percentile $37,990
90th percentile $56,490
Employed locally 1,350
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,990
    25th
    $40,660
    50th (median)
    $44,350
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $56,490

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 28% Median Bakers salary is 72% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $43,490

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in San Jose, CA is $21.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in San Jose, CA is 21% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $37,990 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,660.