Bakers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for bakers is $18.17 an hour ($37,800 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($37,160). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($37,700).
Pay range for bakers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.85 | $35,050 |
| 25% of workers | $17.41 | $36,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.17 | $37,800 |
| 75% of workers | $20.92 | $43,520 |
| 90% of workers | $23.10 | $48,040 |
Bakers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $38,580 | 140 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $37,800 | 2,970 |
| Tucson | $37,590 | 530 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $36,600 | 60 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $35,810 | 60 |
| Yuma | $35,530 | 60 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $35,330 | 30 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,580 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,190 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $40,120 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,400 |
| Food Batchmakers | $40,550 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $46,040 |
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