Bakers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Bakers *
U S |
$14.26 | $15.34 | $19.02 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$14.87 | $18.09 | $19.60 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.07 | $18.09 | $19.49 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$14.31 | $15.16 | $17.90 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$12.17 | $14.71 | $17.85 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$14.61 | $15.41 | $19.13 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$13.46 | $15.14 | $18.06 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$15.09 | $19.02 | $20.10 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,590 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Bakers most often work?
- Food Services and Drinking Places
- Food and Beverage Stores
- Food Manufacturing
- General Merchandise Stores
- Educational Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,991 new Bakers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 193,400 | 211,700 | 18,400 | 9.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,859 | 3,017 | 158 | 5.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 460 | 479 | 19 | 4.1% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 186 | 201 | 15 | 8.1% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 199 | 202 | 3 | 1.5% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 186 | 188 | 2 | 1.1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 85 | 91 | 6 | 7.1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,645 | 1,732 | 87 | 5.3% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.