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Bakers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bakers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,120
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.0% vs 2024
$44,130
Mean Salary
$43,120
Median Salary
$20.73
Hourly Rate
30,020 people work as Bakers in California
Bakers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bakers in California earn a median salary of $43,120 per year ($3,593/month).
This is 17.5% above the national average of $36,709.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Bakers pay.
Approximately 30,020 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 9.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bakers
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Top Skills
Monitoring
3.25
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Active Learning
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.82
Customer and Personal Service
3.77
Food Production
3.41
English Language
3.25
Mathematics
3.09
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.5% of workers)
Salaries for Bakers in California range from $36,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $54,960 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,040 and $47,500.
Median $43,120
P10: $36,510P25: $38,040P75: $47,500P90: $54,960
10th
$36,510
25th
$38,040
Median
$43,120
75th
$47,500
90th
$54,960
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,510
$17.55
$3,042
25th Percentile
$38,040
$18.29
$3,170
Median (50th)
$43,120
$20.73
$3,593
75th Percentile
$47,500
$22.84
$3,958
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$54,960
$26.42
$4,580
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,130 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Bakers in California is $43,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,130.
What is the salary range for a Bakers in California?
Salaries for Bakers in California range from $36,510 at the 10th percentile to $54,960 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,040 and $47,500.
What is the starting salary for a Bakers in California?
Entry-level Bakers positions in California typically start around $36,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,040 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bakers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 30,020 people are employed as Bakers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Bakers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bakers in California is approximately $20.73 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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