Bakers in Washington
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 Washington the median pay is $46,140 a year, 24% above the national median of $37,160.
$46,140median pay in Washington, per year
$38,890–$51,420middle half earn
6,270employed in Washington
$37,160U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington
86open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in Washington 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 Washington
Bakers pay in other states
Hawaii · $46,710District of Columbia · $44,040California · $43,120Colorado · $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, Washington, annual.