Bakers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $32,130 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.45
10th percentile $23,580
90th percentile $42,620
Employed locally 130
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,580
    25th
    $27,010
    50th (median)
    $32,130
    75th
    $36,220
    90th
    $42,620

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 50% Median Bakers salary is 50% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,350
    Lubbock, TX $34,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $34,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,040
    Odessa, TX $33,220

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Waco, TX is $15.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.33 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Waco, TX is 12.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,580 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,010.