Bakers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $38,030 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $49,870
Employed locally 420
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $34,370
    50th (median)
    $38,030
    75th
    $48,320
    90th
    $49,870

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 52% Median Bakers salary is 48% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $40,360
    Kingston, NY $39,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,200
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,730
    Glens Falls, NY $37,710

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,630
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,680
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Syracuse, NY is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.41 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Syracuse, NY is 3.8% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,370.