Bakers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,400 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.54
10th percentile $22,950
90th percentile $48,920
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,950
    25th
    $30,620
    50th (median)
    $34,400
    75th
    $39,710
    90th
    $48,920

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Southeast Iowa is $16.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.96 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Southeast Iowa is 6.1% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,950 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,620.