Bakers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $36,320 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $28,370
90th percentile $44,790
Employed locally 1,470
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,370
    25th
    $31,260
    50th (median)
    $36,320
    75th
    $38,480
    90th
    $44,790

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 51% Median Bakers salary is 49% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,420
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $37,530
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $36,770
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $36,720
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $36,680
    Florida $36,580

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Tampa, FL is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.36 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Tampa, FL is 0.9% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,370 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,260.