Bakers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,140 or more. The middle half of bakers in Richmond earn between $30,370 and $36,000.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $32KMedian
- $36K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,700 | $2,892 | $16.68 |
| Median | $31,500 | $2,625 | $15.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,370 | $2,531 | $14.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Bakers in Richmond earn 4% less than the Virginia average ($35,960) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $34,700 | $31,500 | $28,570 | $44,140 | 1,450 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $34,700, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $28,880 a year, or $2,407 a month and $1,111 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 Richmond a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $34,700 buys what about $35,460 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 11.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 3rd 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 Richmond: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Richmond?
$16.68 an hour on average, and $15.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $28,880 a year ($2,407 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,700.
Do bakers earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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