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Bakers

Mix and bake ingredients to make breads, cakes, or other baked goods.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well below the statewide median
$17.78 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Average
Growth rate:  9.5%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect food products.
  • Determine food production methods.
  • Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
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Job Title Examples:

Bakery Manager
Cake Decorator
Dough Mixer

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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: $17.78
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays well below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Bakers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$14.29 $16.42 $18.77
Minnesota
$15.63 $17.78 $19.68
Central Minnesota
$15.63 $17.24 $19.13
Northeast Minnesota
$14.55 $16.96 $18.6
Northwest Minnesota
$14.55 $17.06 $18.04
Southeast Minnesota
$15.63 $18 $21.2
Southwest Minnesota
$15.63 $17.38 $19.22
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$16.49 $18.12 $19.68

* "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.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 3140 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Bakers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in high demand.

 

Future D

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