Bakers in Indiana
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 Indiana the median pay is $36,150 a year, 3% below the national median of $37,160.
$36,150median pay in Indiana, per year
$28,790–$41,360middle half earn
3,600employed in Indiana
$37,160U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Indiana
86open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Indiana 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 Indiana
Bakers pay in other states
Hawaii · $46,710Washington · $46,140District of Columbia · $44,040California · $43,120Colorado · $40,650Minnesota · $40,210Wyoming · $40,000Vermont · $39,980Alaska · $39,710Nevada · $39,540
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 51-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Indiana, annual.