Bakers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for bakers is $16.59 an hour ($34,510 a year). About 9,320 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). North Carolina ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.46 | $19,690 |
| 25% of workers | $13.35 | $27,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.59 | $34,510 |
| 75% of workers | $18.16 | $37,770 |
| 90% of workers | $22.02 | $45,800 |
Bakers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $36,580 | 2,540 |
| Goldsboro | $36,440 | 100 |
| Asheville | $36,270 | 560 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $36,210 | 1,410 |
| Burlington | $35,950 | 180 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $35,100 | 470 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $34,950 | 580 |
| Wilmington | $34,430 | 350 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $34,380 | 240 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $33,760 | 90 |
| Winston-Salem | $33,640 | 490 |
| Rocky Mount | $33,540 | 330 |
| Greenville | $33,130 | 100 |
| Jacksonville | $30,420 | 80 |
| Fayetteville | $29,470 | 200 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,190 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,400 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,260 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,140 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,130 |
| Food Batchmakers | $36,590 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $31,290 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,240 |
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