Bakers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $33,690 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $20,480
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 130
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,480
    25th
    $23,420
    50th (median)
    $33,690
    75th
    $38,140
    90th
    $43,680

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 49% Median Bakers salary is 51% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Dubuque, IA $39,890
    California $39,570
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,460

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,420
    Production Workers, All Other $48,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Waterloo, IA is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Waterloo, IA is 8.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,480 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,420.