Bakers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $29,620 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.24
10th percentile $26,240
90th percentile $38,780
Employed locally 90
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,240
    25th
    $26,940
    50th (median)
    $29,620
    75th
    $34,510
    90th
    $38,780

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,320
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,010
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Southwest Missouri is $14.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.29 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Southwest Missouri is 19.2% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,240 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,940.