Bakers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for bakers is $16.36 an hour ($34,030 a year). About 1,880 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Alabama ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.07 | $20,940 |
| 25% of workers | $13.38 | $27,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.36 | $34,030 |
| 75% of workers | $18.61 | $38,720 |
| 90% of workers | $21.44 | $44,600 |
Bakers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $42,580 | 120 |
| Montgomery | $38,720 | 300 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $36,700 | 80 |
| Huntsville | $34,080 | 230 |
| Birmingham | $33,830 | 440 |
| Dothan | $31,440 | 60 |
| Mobile | $30,330 | 220 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $29,770 | 80 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bakers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 36,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,870 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,930 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $32,180 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $27,120 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $36,500 |
| Food Batchmakers | $36,980 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,400 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $31,080 |
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