Bakers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,200 or more. The middle half of bakers in Springfield earn between $35,580 and $42,600.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $43K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,870 | $3,322 | $19.17 |
| Median | $37,250 | $3,104 | $17.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,580 | $2,965 | $17.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,600 | $3,550 | $20.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Bakers in Springfield earn 3% less than the Massachusetts average ($41,280) and 4% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $39,870 | $37,250 | $31,960 | $48,200 | 360 |
| Massachusetts | $41,280 | $38,130 | $35,080 | $47,750 | 6,070 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $39,870, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $32,542 a year, or $2,712 a month and $1,252 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $39,870 buys what about $41,505 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 5th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($41,930).
- Boston$41,930
- Amherst$41,780
- Barnstable$41,690
- Pittsfield$41,350
- Springfield$39,870
- Worcester$39,810
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 Springfield: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Springfield?
$19.17 an hour on average, and $17.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $32,542 a year ($2,712 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,870. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do bakers earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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