Bakers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $35,250 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $19,350
90th percentile $44,480
Employed locally 100
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,350
    25th
    $29,080
    50th (median)
    $35,250
    75th
    $36,930
    90th
    $44,480

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $38,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $37,560
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $36,560
    Jackson, MI $36,150
    Jacksonville, FL $34,760
    Kansas City, MO-KS $34,430

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Topeka, KS is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.74 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Topeka, KS is 3.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $19,350 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,080.