Bakers pay range in Harrisonburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,700 or more. The middle half of bakers in Harrisonburg earn between $29,090 and $36,200.
- $27K10th
- $29K25th
- $30KMedian
- $36K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,890 | $2,824 | $16.29 |
| Median | $30,200 | $2,517 | $14.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,090 | $2,424 | $13.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,200 | $3,017 | $17.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Harrisonburg vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Bakers in Harrisonburg earn 6% less than the Virginia average ($35,960) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | $33,890 | $30,200 | $26,800 | $42,700 | 130 |
| Virginia | $35,960 | $34,430 | $28,140 | $46,620 | 7,820 |
| 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 Harrisonburg
On the average salary of $33,890, a single filer in Harrisonburg takes home about $28,276 a year, or $2,356 a month and $1,088 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).
Is Harrisonburg a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Harrisonburg area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.9), so the average $33,890 buys what about $35,714 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Harrisonburg ($46,110). A typical home costs $352,185, or 10.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Virginia cities
Harrisonburg ranks 5th of 7 Virginia metro areas for this job; Winchester pays the most ($36,190).
- Winchester$36,190
- Charlottesville$35,720
- Richmond$34,700
- Virginia Beach$34,160
- Harrisonburg$33,890
- Lynchburg$32,660
- Roanoke$32,050
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 Harrisonburg: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Harrisonburg?
$16.29 an hour on average, and $14.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Harrisonburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Harrisonburg?
About $28,276 a year ($2,356 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,890.
Do bakers earn more in Harrisonburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Harrisonburg, VA (25500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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