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 well below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Bakers *
U S |
$11.46 | $13.52 | $16.65 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$12.80 | $14.64 | $17.87 |
Central Minnesota |
$12.47 | $13.90 | $15.62 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$10.98 | $11.88 | $14.13 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$11.16 | $12.29 | $15.06 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$12.25 | $13.89 | $16.07 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$10.62 | $12.80 | $15.73 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$13.86 | $15.81 | $19.27 |
* "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 3,140 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 low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,586 new Bakers to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 191,900 | 203,000 | 11,100 | 5.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,547 | 2,610 | 63 | 2.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 216 | 223 | 7 | 3.2% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 166 | 147 | -19 | -11.4% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 292 | 275 | -17 | -5.8% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 209 | 223 | 14 | 6.7% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 138 | 135 | -3 | -2.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,507 | 1,562 | 55 | 3.6% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.