Bakers pay range in Watertown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,780 or more. The middle half of bakers in Watertown earn between $32,240 and $37,340.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $37K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,360 | $3,030 | $17.48 |
| Median | $35,700 | $2,975 | $17.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,240 | $2,687 | $15.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,340 | $3,112 | $17.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Watertown vs. New York and the U.S.
Bakers in Watertown earn 13% less than the New York average ($42,010) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | $36,360 | $35,700 | $32,240 | $43,780 | 40 |
| New York | $42,010 | $38,660 | $34,670 | $53,960 | 15,130 |
| 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 Watertown
On the average salary of $36,360, a single filer in Watertown takes home about $30,000 a year, or $2,500 a month and $1,154 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Watertown a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Watertown area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $36,360 buys what about $41,464 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Watertown ($47,600). A typical home costs $230,401, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other New York cities
Watertown ranks 13th of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($42,290).
- New York$42,290
- Albany$40,870
- Syracuse$40,260
- Kingston$40,060
- Kiryas Joel$40,050
- Ithaca$39,470
- Rochester$39,210
- Buffalo$39,040
- Binghamton$38,530
- Watertown$36,360
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 Watertown: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Watertown?
$17.48 an hour on average, and $17.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Watertown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Watertown?
About $30,000 a year ($2,500 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,360. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do bakers earn more in Watertown 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 Watertown-Fort Drum, NY (48060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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