Bakers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for bakers is $16.62 an hour ($34,560 a year). About 8,890 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Ohio ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.62 | $24,160 |
| 25% of workers | $13.61 | $28,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.62 | $34,560 |
| 75% of workers | $18.10 | $37,640 |
| 90% of workers | $22.27 | $46,320 |
Bakers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $36,430 | 1,530 |
| Cleveland | $36,140 | 1,980 |
| Cincinnati | $35,970 | 1,430 |
| Akron | $35,920 | 520 |
| Sandusky | $35,420 | 90 |
| Mansfield | $32,210 | 40 |
| Springfield | $31,200 | 110 |
| Toledo | $30,440 | 310 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $30,250 | 540 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $29,710 | 410 |
| Lima | $29,330 | 150 |
| Canton-Massillon | $29,220 | 470 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,540 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,720 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,530 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,870 |
| Food Batchmakers | $44,590 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,290 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,630 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $53,990 |
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