Bakers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for bakers is $14.61 an hour ($30,380 a year). About 2,400 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Arkansas ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.86 | $24,670 |
| 25% of workers | $13.74 | $28,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.61 | $30,380 |
| 75% of workers | $16.05 | $33,390 |
| 90% of workers | $18.18 | $37,810 |
Bakers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $31,760 | 790 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $30,480 | 610 |
| Jonesboro | $30,060 | 140 |
| Fort Smith | $29,520 | 170 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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 Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,180 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,710 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $30,240 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,660 |
| Food Batchmakers | $38,990 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $34,380 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $46,170 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $45,080 |
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