Bakers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $39,480 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $24,870
90th percentile $44,510
Employed locally 130
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,870
    25th
    $33,120
    50th (median)
    $39,480
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $44,510

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 66% Median Bakers salary is 34% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Vallejo, CA $41,030

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $53,050
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,190
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 7.7% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,870 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,120.