Bakers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,170 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.06
10th percentile $21,510
90th percentile $35,260
Employed locally 50
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,510
    25th
    $23,360
    50th (median)
    $27,170
    75th
    $29,050
    90th
    $35,260

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $28,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,560
    Machinists $56,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $28,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Southwest Louisiana is $13.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.47 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 25.9% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,510 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,360.