Bakers Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $31,820 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.30
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $38,970
Employed locally 150
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $30,060
    50th (median)
    $31,820
    75th
    $35,550
    90th
    $38,970

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,460
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in South Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in South Nebraska is $15.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

    Is South Nebraska above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in South Nebraska is 13.2% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,060.