What are the main factors that influence a Baker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Baker's salary?

A Baker's salary grows with experience: starting around $35,726 for beginners, reaching about $36,556 at mid-level, and approach $36,749 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Baker?

Baker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Baker roles are District of Columbia $39,391, California $39,242, Massachusetts $38,719. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Baker roles make?

Salaries for Baker level roles vary by specialization: Lead Baker: $70,909; Baker II: $48,644; Scratch Baker: $43,726; Cake Baker: $38,738; Baker, Pastry: $35,454.

Baker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Baker make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Baker in Delaware is $36,111 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Baker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,134
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,817 to $38,740
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,728

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Baker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,740	$3,228	$745	$19
Average	$36,111	$3,009	$694	$17
25th Percentile	$33,817	$2,818	$650	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Baker Salaries

A Baker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Baker	$35,726
Intermediate Level Baker	$35,977
Senior Level Baker	$36,556
Specialist Level Baker	$36,672
Expert Level Baker	$36,749

How Do Baker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Bakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $39,391.
California: $39,242.
Massachusetts: $38,719.

District of Columbia $39,391 California $39,242 Massachusetts $38,719 Washington $38,576 New Jersey $38,562 Alaska $38,512 Connecticut $38,021 New York $37,822

Hawaii $37,185 Rhode Island $36,886 Maryland $36,684 Minnesota $36,406 Colorado $36,299 Illinois $36,264 Oregon $36,129 Delaware $36,029

New Hampshire $35,966 Virginia $35,826 Pennsylvania $35,417 Nevada $35,211 North Dakota $35,143 Michigan $35,036 Wisconsin $34,997 Vermont $34,919

Texas $34,702 Maine $34,688 Arizona $34,666 Ohio $34,641 Georgia $34,314 Indiana $34,151 Wyoming $34,119 Utah $34,069

Iowa $34,047 Kansas $33,877 Louisiana $33,827 North Carolina $33,809 Missouri $33,802 Florida $33,663 Montana $33,588 Nebraska $33,517

Kentucky $33,478 South Carolina $33,336 Tennessee $33,247 Idaho $33,211 New Mexico $32,952 Oklahoma $32,895 Alabama $32,685 South Dakota $32,333

Arkansas $32,140 West Virginia $32,037 Mississippi $31,728

Top Paying Cities for Bakers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $37,288
Little Creek: $36,943
Magnolia: $37,096

Lincoln, DE $37,288 Little Creek, DE $36,943 Magnolia, DE $37,096 Milford, DE $37,288 Marydel, DE $36,805 Millsboro, DE $37,288 Millville, DE $37,537 Milton, DE $37,288

Nassau, DE $37,288 Ocean View, DE $37,537 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,537 Seaford, DE $36,897 Selbyville, DE $37,537 Smyrna, DE $36,762 Viola, DE $37,096 Woodside, DE $36,990

Bear, DE $36,492 Newark, DE $36,506 Claymont, DE $36,534 Delaware City, DE $36,506 Hockessin, DE $36,534 Kirkwood, DE $36,506 Middletown, DE $36,687 Montchanin, DE $36,534

New Castle, DE $36,534 Odessa, DE $36,737 Port Penn, DE $36,406 Rockland, DE $36,534 Saint Georges, DE $36,506 Townsend, DE $36,684 Winterthur, DE $36,534 Lewes, DE $37,288

Wilmington, DE $36,534 Dover, DE $36,926 Dover Afb, DE $37,011 Bethany Beach, DE $37,537 Bethel, DE $36,897 Bridgeville, DE $37,288 Camden Wyoming, DE $36,965 Cheswold, DE $36,840

Clayton, DE $36,748 Dagsboro, DE $37,537 Delmar, DE $36,897 Ellendale, DE $37,288 Felton, DE $37,288 Fenwick Island, DE $37,537 Frankford, DE $37,537 Frederica, DE $37,288

Georgetown, DE $37,288 Greenwood, DE $37,288 Harbeson, DE $37,288 Harrington, DE $37,288 Hartly, DE $36,730 Houston, DE $37,288 Kenton, DE $36,748 Laurel, DE $36,897

Yorklyn, DE $36,534

Baker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Baker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$33,817

Average $36,111/year

$38,740

$2,818

Average $3,009/month

$3,228

$650

Average $694/week

$745

$16

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,740	$3,228	$745	$19
Average	$36,111	$3,009	$694	$17
25th Percentile	$33,817	$2,818	$650	$16

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Baker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Baker make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Baker Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for Bakers

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