Bakers pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for bakers is $18.99 an hour ($39,500 a year). About 4,160 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($37,160). Oregon ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.93 | $33,120 |
| 25% of workers | $17.12 | $35,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.99 | $39,500 |
| 75% of workers | $21.87 | $45,480 |
| 90% of workers | $24.94 | $51,870 |
Bakers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $43,440 | 2,520 |
| Albany | $42,810 | 60 |
| Medford | $40,280 | 220 |
| Bend | $39,190 | 350 |
| Grants Pass | $37,890 | 60 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $37,460 | 420 |
| Corvallis | $37,180 | 90 |
| Salem | $37,110 | 340 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $43,100 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,450 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $44,520 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $37,880 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,850 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,600 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $38,550 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $49,360 |
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