Bakers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for bakers is $17.38 an hour ($36,150 a year). About 3,600 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Indiana ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| 25% of workers | $13.84 | $28,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.38 | $36,150 |
| 75% of workers | $19.88 | $41,360 |
| 90% of workers | $22.77 | $47,360 |
Bakers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City-La Porte | $39,840 | 100 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $37,300 | 170 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $36,870 | 1,140 |
| Evansville | $36,490 | 160 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $36,410 | 250 |
| Fort Wayne | $36,280 | 180 |
| Bloomington | $35,900 | 70 |
| Columbus | $35,700 | 40 |
| Kokomo | $34,640 | 40 |
| Terre Haute | $34,090 | 40 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $33,830 | 120 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,700 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,980 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,870 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,700 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,940 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $52,190 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $42,440 |
Other job titles for this job
Open bakers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring bakers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.