Bakers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $36,990 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $57,250
Employed locally 440
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,880
    50th (median)
    $36,990
    75th
    $43,720
    90th
    $57,250

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 42% Median Bakers salary is 58% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,580
    Production Workers, All Other $38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Stockton, CA is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.89 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Stockton, CA is 0.9% above 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,880.