Bakers in California
Bakers mix, shape, and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, and other baked goods. They work in commercial bakeries, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, and other food service settings In California the median pay is $43,120 a year, 16% above the national median of $37,160.
$43,120median pay in California, per year
$38,040–$47,500middle half earn
30,020employed in California
$37,160U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
86open roles like this on employer career sites, 8 in California or remote
1employer hiring
19posted in the last 7 days
PA · NV · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringQuality Control Analysis
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingFood ProductionCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Bakers.
Licenses and training in California
Bakers pay in other states
Hawaii · $46,710Washington · $46,140District of Columbia · $44,040Colorado · $40,650Minnesota · $40,210Wyoming · $40,000Vermont · $39,980Alaska · $39,710Nevada · $39,540New Hampshire · $39,500
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 51-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.