Bakers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $35,430 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $28,450
90th percentile $44,770
Employed locally 60
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,450
    25th
    $29,450
    50th (median)
    $35,430
    75th
    $38,350
    90th
    $44,770

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,220
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,760
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,040
    Machinists $50,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Southwest Minnesota is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 3.3% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,450 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,450.