Bakers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $37,240 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $34,310
90th percentile $47,110
Employed locally 560
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,310
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $37,240
    75th
    $41,090
    90th
    $47,110

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 40% Median Bakers salary is 60% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    Bozeman, MT $40,180
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,140
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $39,050
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $38,930

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Worcester, MA is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.43 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Worcester, MA is 1.6% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,310 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.