Bakers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for bakers is $17.05 an hour ($35,460 a year). About 2,940 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). South Carolina ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.19 | $25,340 |
| 25% of workers | $14.06 | $29,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.05 | $35,460 |
| 75% of workers | $18.81 | $39,120 |
| 90% of workers | $21.79 | $45,330 |
Bakers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $39,080 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $39,070 | 620 |
| Spartanburg | $34,820 | 220 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $34,590 | 690 |
| Columbia | $33,800 | 440 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $31,460 | 270 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,740 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $32,180 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,420 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,960 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $71,860 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,790 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,640 |
| Food Batchmakers | $37,070 |
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