Bakers pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,350 or more. The middle half of bakers in Battle Creek earn between $31,190 and $39,330.
- $30K10th
- $31K25th
- $37KMedian
- $39K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,580 | $3,048 | $17.59 |
| Median | $36,830 | $3,069 | $17.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,190 | $2,599 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,330 | $3,278 | $18.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Bakers in Battle Creek earn about the same as the Michigan average ($36,950) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $36,580 | $36,830 | $29,540 | $45,350 | 100 |
| Michigan | $36,950 | $35,830 | $28,860 | $47,130 | 7,290 |
| 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 Battle Creek
On the average salary of $36,580, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $29,956 a year, or $2,496 a month and $1,152 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 Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $36,580 buys what about $40,402 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 7th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($38,350).
- Detroit$38,350
- Traverse City$37,710
- Ann Arbor$37,680
- Grand Rapids$37,230
- Kalamazoo$37,160
- Jackson$37,100
- Battle Creek$36,580
- Flint$35,560
- Saginaw$35,360
- Lansing$35,340
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 Battle Creek: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Battle Creek?
$17.59 an hour on average, and $17.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $29,956 a year ($2,496 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,580. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do bakers earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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