Bakers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for bakers is $16.83 an hour ($35,010 a year). About 7,350 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Georgia ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.84 | $22,550 |
| 25% of workers | $13.74 | $28,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.83 | $35,010 |
| 75% of workers | $18.58 | $38,650 |
| 90% of workers | $22.30 | $46,380 |
Bakers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $37,140 | 4,760 |
| Gainesville | $35,470 | 150 |
| Savannah | $35,190 | 300 |
| Warner Robins | $33,700 | 80 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $33,210 | 80 |
| Albany | $32,550 | 70 |
| Rome | $31,990 | 130 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $30,700 | 320 |
| Dalton | $30,170 | 50 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $30,150 | 110 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $29,500 | 190 |
| Columbus | $28,360 | 170 |
| Valdosta | $27,580 | 120 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,940 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,250 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,940 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,090 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,540 |
| Food Batchmakers | $46,490 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $26,870 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $66,230 |
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