Bakers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,650 or more. The middle half of bakers in Washington earn between $35,380 and $45,550.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,970 | $3,414 | $19.70 |
| Median | $38,650 | $3,221 | $18.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,380 | $2,948 | $17.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,550 | $3,796 | $21.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Bakers in Washington earn 10% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($45,380) and 6% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $40,970 | $38,650 | $32,500 | $49,650 | 5,740 |
| Washington, D.C. | $45,380 | $44,040 | $38,720 | $51,430 | 1,270 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $40,970, a single filer in Washington takes home about $33,807 a year, or $2,817 a month and $1,300 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $34,025 | $2,835 |
| Working in DC | $33,807 | $2,817 |
| Working in VA | $33,558 | $2,796 |
| Working in MD | $33,365 | $2,780 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $40,970 buys what about $37,627 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 14.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$35,210
- Baltimore, MD$39,470
- Winchester, VA$36,190
- Lexington Park, MD$38,110
- Gettysburg, PA$34,050
- Chambersburg, PA$44,300
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 Washington: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Washington?
$19.70 an hour on average, and $18.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Washington?
About $33,807 a year ($2,817 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,970.
Do bakers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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