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

$35,550

Median Hourly Wage

$17.09*

Total Employed Nationally

220,230


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.