Bakers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for bakers is $19.33 an hour ($40,210 a year). About 2,660 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($37,160). Minnesota ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.96 | $31,110 |
| 25% of workers | $17.71 | $36,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.33 | $40,210 |
| 75% of workers | $22.70 | $47,220 |
| 90% of workers | $25.47 | $52,970 |
Bakers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $42,270 | 1,900 |
| St. Cloud | $40,280 | 180 |
| Rochester | $40,090 | 90 |
| Duluth | $36,710 | 110 |
| Mankato | $33,080 | 70 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,850 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $43,460 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,940 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $34,120 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,600 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $43,930 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $47,250 |
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