Bakers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $35,080 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.87
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $46,520
Employed locally 1,730
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,360
    50th (median)
    $35,080
    75th
    $38,180
    90th
    $46,520

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 45% Median Bakers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Vermont $39,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,750
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $38,670

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,210
    Machinists $60,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,780
    Production Workers, All Other $39,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $16.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,360.