Bakers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $30,040 -18% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $23,920
90th percentile $39,450
Employed locally 190
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,920
    25th
    $28,760
    50th (median)
    $30,040
    75th
    $36,870
    90th
    $39,450

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Southern Michigan is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.43 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Southern Michigan is 18% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,920 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,760.