Bakers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for bakers is $18.33 an hour ($38,130 a year). About 6,070 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($37,160). Massachusetts ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.87 | $35,080 |
| 25% of workers | $17.56 | $36,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.33 | $38,130 |
| 75% of workers | $21.83 | $45,400 |
| 90% of workers | $22.96 | $47,750 |
Bakers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $38,760 | 120 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $38,570 | 4,380 |
| Barnstable Town | $38,340 | 230 |
| Pittsfield | $38,260 | 110 |
| Worcester | $37,420 | 610 |
| Springfield | $37,250 | 360 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,600 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,900 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $47,790 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $69,540 |
| Food Batchmakers | $36,880 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $44,290 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $48,430 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $36,570 |
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