Bakers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for bakers is $18.59 an hour ($38,660 a year). About 15,130 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($37,160). New York ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.67 | $34,670 |
| 25% of workers | $17.38 | $36,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.59 | $38,660 |
| 75% of workers | $21.85 | $45,450 |
| 90% of workers | $25.94 | $53,960 |
Bakers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $38,890 | 16,560 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $38,020 | 700 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $37,610 | 900 |
| Syracuse | $37,500 | 390 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $36,950 | 480 |
| Glens Falls | $36,930 | 70 |
| Binghamton | $36,570 | 110 |
| Kingston | $36,410 | 160 |
| Rochester | $36,080 | 740 |
| Ithaca | $35,970 | 120 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $35,700 | 40 |
| Elmira | $34,560 | 40 |
| Utica-Rome | $33,630 | 210 |
New York 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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $43,680 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,610 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $35,550 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $45,880 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $70,670 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $35,770 |
| Food Batchmakers | $38,470 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $47,080 |
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.