Bakers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,570 or more. The middle half of bakers in Atlanta earn between $30,430 and $39,150.
- $24K10th
- $30K25th
- $37KMedian
- $39K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,180 | $3,015 | $17.39 |
| Median | $37,140 | $3,095 | $17.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,430 | $2,536 | $14.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,150 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bakers in Atlanta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($34,540) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $36,180 | $37,140 | $24,270 | $47,570 | 4,760 |
| Georgia | $34,540 | $35,010 | $22,550 | $46,380 | 7,350 |
| United States | $38,480 | $37,160 | $28,120 | $49,020 | 236,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bakers salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $36,180, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $30,194 a year, or $2,516 a month and $1,161 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $36,180 buys what about $36,159 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 10.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$36,180
- Savannah$34,890
- Gainesville$34,380
- Warner Robins$32,520
- Albany$31,890
- Brunswick$31,880
- Rome$31,760
- Macon$31,670
- Dalton$31,330
- Augusta$31,240
Highest-paying cities for bakers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,420).
- Kahului, HI$52,420
- Seattle, WA$48,930
- San Jose, CA$48,600
- Honolulu, HI$47,930
- Olympia, WA$47,540
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Bakers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Atlanta?
$17.40 an hour on average, and $17.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $30,194 a year ($2,516 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,180.
Do bakers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3011; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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