Bakers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for bakers is $17.48 an hour ($36,360 a year). About 10,380 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Pennsylvania ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.23 | $25,430 |
| 25% of workers | $14.20 | $29,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.48 | $36,360 |
| 75% of workers | $21.10 | $43,890 |
| 90% of workers | $24.27 | $50,470 |
Bakers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | $48,640 | 200 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $37,770 | 4,410 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $37,400 | 620 |
| Lebanon | $36,380 | 180 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $36,260 | 640 |
| Lancaster | $36,160 | 910 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $35,810 | 450 |
| York-Hanover | $35,790 | 470 |
| Reading | $35,730 | 360 |
| Williamsport | $35,690 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh | $35,340 | 2,000 |
| Erie | $33,790 | 270 |
| State College | $33,140 | 90 |
| Gettysburg | $32,740 | 30 |
| Altoona | $31,850 | 100 |
| Johnstown | $29,030 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,580 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,540 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,840 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,810 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,860 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,920 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,340 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $19,910 |
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