Bakers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,990 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $28,290
90th percentile $47,120
Employed locally 200
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,290
    25th
    $29,870
    50th (median)
    $34,990
    75th
    $41,070
    90th
    $47,120

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,300
    Food Batchmakers $46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in South Central Wisconsin is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.57 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in South Central Wisconsin is 4.5% below 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,290 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,870.