Bakers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $27,950 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.44
10th percentile $22,320
90th percentile $35,010
Employed locally 90
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,320
    25th
    $26,290
    50th (median)
    $27,950
    75th
    $33,390
    90th
    $35,010

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 48% Median Bakers salary is 52% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,160
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,370
    Morgantown, WV $34,980
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $34,110
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $30,470
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,390

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,110
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,450
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Wheeling?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $13.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.92 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 23.7% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,320 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,290.