Bakers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for bakers is $16.55 an hour ($34,430 a year). About 7,820 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Virginia ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.53 | $28,140 |
| 25% of workers | $14.55 | $30,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.55 | $34,430 |
| 75% of workers | $18.55 | $38,590 |
| 90% of workers | $22.41 | $46,620 |
Bakers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $33,940 | 1,010 |
| Charlottesville | $33,580 | 210 |
| Winchester | $33,540 | 110 |
| Richmond | $31,500 | 1,450 |
| Harrisonburg | $30,200 | 130 |
| Roanoke | $29,930 | 0 |
| Lynchburg | $29,650 | 180 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,750 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,900 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,950 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $37,890 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,270 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $31,200 |
| Food Batchmakers | $41,080 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,770 |
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