Bakers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $38,930 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.72
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $50,240
Employed locally 430
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $36,630
    50th (median)
    $38,930
    75th
    $45,870
    90th
    $50,240

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 41% Median Bakers salary is 59% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990
    Production Workers, All Other $37,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Santa Maria, CA is $18.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.67 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 6.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,630.