Baker

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AVG. SALARY

$30,580

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EDUCATION

High school preferred +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$30,580

Entry Annual Wage

$21,130

Experienced Annual Wage

$38,730

Average Hourly Wage

$14.70

Entry Hourly Wage

$10.16

Experienced Hourly Wage

$18.62

Median Hourly Wage

$14.54

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $29,100 or $13.99/hr $24,140 or $11.61/hr $34,510 or $16.59/hr
Lawton MSA $31,300 or $15.05/hr $21,100 or $10.15/hr $40,190 or $19.32/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $31,390 or $15.09/hr $21,800 or $10.48/hr $44,200 or $21.25/hr
Tulsa MSA $31,330 or $15.06/hr $22,310 or $10.73/hr $38,650 or $18.58/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $27,800 or $13.37/hr $16,390 or $7.88/hr $35,060 or $16.86/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $25,730 or $12.37/hr $16,390 or $7.88/hr $33,990 or $16.34/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $26,340 or $12.66/hr $16,390 or $7.88/hr $34,790 or $16.73/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $27,930 or $13.43/hr $16,640 or $8.00/hr $35,100 or $16.88/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 8%
Job Openings 316 estimated annual job openings
Employment 1,976 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Northeast 140 21% 2 N/A 22

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Southeast 160 19% 3 N/A 26
Southwest 60 0% 1 N/A 8
Tulsa MSA 660 15% 10 N/A 102
Oklahoma City MSA 520 19% 10 N/A 84

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$37,670

Average Hourly Wage

$18.11

Average Annual Range

$27,560 to $48,260

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be +5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 4040 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment medium occupation
  This was a medium sized occupation in the United States, employing 243,400 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Average growth
  Population and income growth are expected to result in greater demand for a variety of commercial and retail specialty baked goods, including cupcakes, pies, and cakes. As a result, more bakers are expected to be needed in food manufacturing and retail establishments that make and sell baked goods. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Food manufacturing (NAICS311000) (31.2%)
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (31.2%)
  • Retail trade (NAICS44-450) (30.3%)
  • Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (NAICS311800) (30.3%)
  • Food and beverage stores (NAICS445000) (24.2%)
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS720000) (23.9%)
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS722000) (22.8%)
  • Restaurants and other eating places (NAICS722500) (20.6%)
  • Self-employed workers (8.5%)