Baker Career

Job Description: Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.


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Baker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$37,670

Median Hourly Wage

$18.11*

Total Employed Nationally

231,890


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.