Bakers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for bakers is $16.89 an hour ($35,130 a year). About 4,190 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Missouri ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.97 | $29,060 |
| 25% of workers | $14.58 | $30,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.89 | $35,130 |
| 75% of workers | $18.09 | $37,630 |
| 90% of workers | $22.34 | $46,470 |
Bakers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $35,830 | 2,000 |
| Kansas City | $35,650 | 1,610 |
| Springfield | $34,850 | 310 |
| St. Joseph | $34,540 | 70 |
| Jefferson City | $34,370 | 40 |
| Columbia | $31,690 | 160 |
| Cape Girardeau | $29,950 | 50 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,890 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,940 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,900 |
| Food Batchmakers | $45,690 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,860 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $64,480 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $43,460 |
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