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Bakers

Median Salary
34,950
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

83%

Self-employed

14%

Private not for profit

2%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of bakers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 40,400 openings for bakers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,460

10%

$34,950

Median

$40,260

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    57%

  • Less than high school

    24%

  • Some college

    9%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    8%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Food Production
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mathematics
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.