Bakers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $37,900 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $51,540
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,700
    50th (median)
    $37,900
    75th
    $43,720
    90th
    $51,540

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 56% Median Bakers salary is 44% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $43,490
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Washington $42,690

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,910
    Food Batchmakers $45,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Yakima, WA is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Yakima, WA is 3.4% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,700.