Bakers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Median pay: $37,160/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +5.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 39,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
• Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
• Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
• Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
What's the median pay for Bakers?
The median pay for Bakers is $37,160 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Bakers?
Employment for Bakers is projected to change +5.6% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Bakers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Bakers?
About 39,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.