Bakers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $31,060 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.93
10th percentile $23,550
90th percentile $43,450
Employed locally 200
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,550
    25th
    $28,400
    50th (median)
    $31,060
    75th
    $35,400
    90th
    $43,450

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 45% Median Bakers salary is 55% 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
    Topeka, KS $35,250
    Jacksonville, FL $34,760

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,790
    Machinists $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Wichita, KS is $14.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.47 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Wichita, KS is 15.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,550 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,400.