Bakers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for bakers is $22.18 an hour ($46,140 a year). About 6,270 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($37,160). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.50 | $36,390 |
| 25% of workers | $18.70 | $38,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.18 | $46,140 |
| 75% of workers | $24.72 | $51,420 |
| 90% of workers | $29.17 | $60,670 |
Bakers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $48,180 | 3,560 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $46,960 | 180 |
| Bellingham | $45,210 | 240 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $44,220 | 110 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $43,850 | 140 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $42,770 | 490 |
| Longview-Kelso | $41,510 | 60 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $40,960 | 220 |
| Yakima | $40,020 | 200 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $39,470 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $36,780 | 30 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $40,910 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $49,670 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $39,120 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,710 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $76,010 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $51,670 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $42,760 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.