Bakers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for bakers is $17.94 an hour ($37,310 a year). About 4,930 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($37,160). Wisconsin ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.25 | $29,640 |
| 25% of workers | $16.26 | $33,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.94 | $37,310 |
| 75% of workers | $21.67 | $45,080 |
| 90% of workers | $23.09 | $48,030 |
Bakers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $40,000 | 240 |
| Sheboygan | $38,900 | 60 |
| Green Bay | $37,680 | 410 |
| Madison | $37,590 | 720 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $37,580 | 1,530 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $37,520 | 210 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $37,440 | 110 |
| Kenosha | $37,320 | 180 |
| Eau Claire | $36,560 | 130 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $36,290 | 90 |
| Appleton | $36,160 | 270 |
| Wausau | $35,380 | 70 |
| Fond du Lac | $34,600 | 80 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,550 |
| Food Batchmakers | $48,360 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,070 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $38,650 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,920 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $45,980 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,130 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,300 |
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