Bakers pay range in Michigan City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,360 or more. The middle half of bakers in Michigan City earn between $31,060 and $44,740.
- $26K10th
- $31K25th
- $40KMedian
- $45K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,270 | $3,189 | $18.40 |
| Median | $39,840 | $3,320 | $19.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,060 | $2,588 | $14.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,740 | $3,728 | $21.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Michigan City vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Bakers in Michigan City earn 6% more than the Indiana average ($36,050) and about the same as the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | $38,270 | $39,840 | $26,160 | $47,360 | 100 |
| Indiana | $36,050 | $36,150 | $22,880 | $47,360 | 3,600 |
| 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 Michigan City
On the average salary of $38,270, a single filer in Michigan City takes home about $31,271 a year, or $2,606 a month and $1,203 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
Is Michigan City a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Michigan City area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.7), so the average $38,270 buys what about $41,742 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Michigan City ($45,540). A typical home costs $258,579, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Indiana cities
Michigan City ranks 2nd of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($38,520).
- Elkhart$38,520
- Michigan City$38,270
- Fort Wayne$37,800
- Indianapolis$37,030
- Evansville$36,590
- Columbus$35,670
- South Bend$35,630
- Kokomo$35,510
- Lafayette$33,690
- Bloomington$33,650
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 Michigan City: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Michigan City?
$18.40 an hour on average, and $19.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Michigan City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Michigan City?
About $31,271 a year ($2,606 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,270. Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
Do bakers earn more in Michigan City than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Michigan City-La Porte, IN (33140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.62, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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