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Bakers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bakers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,030
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.7% vs 2024
$38,960
Mean Salary
$37,030
Median Salary
$17.80
Hourly Rate
12,420 people work as Bakers in Illinois
Bakers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bakers in Illinois earn a median salary of $37,030 per year ($3,085/month).
This is 0.9% above the national average of $36,709.
Illinois ranks #23 out of 51 states for Bakers pay.
Approximately 12,420 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 0.7% 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 Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,680 and $44,260.
Median $37,030
P10: $31,200P25: $34,680P75: $44,260P90: $47,290
10th
$31,200
25th
$34,680
Median
$37,030
75th
$44,260
90th
$47,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$34,680
$16.67
$2,890
Median (50th)
$37,030
$17.80
$3,085
75th Percentile
$44,260
$21.28
$3,688
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,290
$22.74
$3,940
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,960 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Bakers in Illinois is $37,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,960.
What is the salary range for a Bakers in Illinois?
Salaries for Bakers in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $47,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,680 and $44,260.
What is the starting salary for a Bakers in Illinois?
Entry-level Bakers positions in Illinois typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,680 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bakers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,420 people are employed as Bakers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Bakers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bakers in Illinois is approximately $17.80 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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