Bakers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,610 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.16
10th percentile $20,410
90th percentile $42,550
Employed locally 100
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,410
    25th
    $29,020
    50th (median)
    $33,610
    75th
    $37,640
    90th
    $42,550

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,490
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,330
    Machinists $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Southern Indiana is $16.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Southern Indiana is 8.3% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,410 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,020.