Bakers pay in Richmond
In Richmond (VA), the median pay for bakers is $15.14 an hour ($31,500 a year). About 1,450 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). It is 9% lower than the Virginia median ($34,430).
Pay range for bakers in Richmond (VA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.74 | $28,570 |
| 25% of workers | $14.60 | $30,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.14 | $31,500 |
| 75% of workers | $17.31 | $36,000 |
| 90% of workers | $21.22 | $44,140 |
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 (this page) | $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 Richmond (VA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,650 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $37,140 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,570 |
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