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 $35,285 for beginners, reaching about $36,101 at mid-level, and approach $36,290 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 $38,972, California $38,824, Massachusetts $38,307. 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: $68,562; pastry baker: $62,812; Baker II: $48,157; Scratch Baker: $42,713; Cake Baker: $37,538.

Baker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Baker make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Baker in Delaware is $35,646 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): $40,570
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,367 to $38,224
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,292

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Baker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,224	$3,185	$735	$18
Average	$35,646	$2,971	$686	$17
25th Percentile	$33,367	$2,781	$642	$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	$35,285
Intermediate Level Baker	$35,532
Senior Level Baker	$36,101
Specialist Level Baker	$36,215
Expert Level Baker	$36,290

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: $38,972.
California: $38,824.
Massachusetts: $38,307.

District of Columbia $38,972 California $38,824 Massachusetts $38,307 Washington $38,166 New Jersey $38,152 Alaska $38,103 Connecticut $37,617 New York $37,420

Hawaii $36,790 Rhode Island $36,494 Maryland $36,294 Minnesota $36,019 Colorado $35,914 Illinois $35,878 Oregon $35,745 Delaware $35,646

New Hampshire $35,584 Virginia $35,445 Pennsylvania $35,041 Nevada $34,836 North Dakota $34,770 Michigan $34,664 Wisconsin $34,625 Vermont $34,548

Texas $34,333 Maine $34,319 Arizona $34,298 Ohio $34,273 Georgia $33,949 Indiana $33,788 Wyoming $33,756 Utah $33,707

Iowa $33,685 Kansas $33,516 Louisiana $33,467 North Carolina $33,450 Missouri $33,443 Florida $33,305 Montana $33,231 Nebraska $33,161

Kentucky $33,122 South Carolina $32,981 Tennessee $32,893 Idaho $32,858 New Mexico $32,601 Oklahoma $32,545 Alabama $32,337 South Dakota $31,989

Arkansas $31,799 West Virginia $31,697 Mississippi $31,390

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: $36,892
Little Creek: $36,551
Magnolia: $36,702

Lincoln, DE $36,892 Little Creek, DE $36,551 Magnolia, DE $36,702 Milford, DE $36,892 Marydel, DE $36,413 Millsboro, DE $36,892 Millville, DE $37,138 Milton, DE $36,892

Nassau, DE $36,892 Ocean View, DE $37,138 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,138 Seaford, DE $36,505 Selbyville, DE $37,138 Smyrna, DE $36,371 Viola, DE $36,702 Woodside, DE $36,596

Bear, DE $36,104 Newark, DE $36,118 Claymont, DE $36,146 Delaware City, DE $36,118 Hockessin, DE $36,146 Kirkwood, DE $36,118 Middletown, DE $36,297 Montchanin, DE $36,146

New Castle, DE $36,146 Odessa, DE $36,346 Port Penn, DE $36,019 Rockland, DE $36,146 Saint Georges, DE $36,118 Townsend, DE $36,294 Winterthur, DE $36,146 Lewes, DE $36,892

Wilmington, DE $36,146 Dover, DE $36,533 Dover Afb, DE $36,618 Bethany Beach, DE $37,138 Bethel, DE $36,505 Bridgeville, DE $36,892 Camden Wyoming, DE $36,572 Cheswold, DE $36,449

Clayton, DE $36,357 Dagsboro, DE $37,138 Delmar, DE $36,505 Ellendale, DE $36,892 Felton, DE $36,892 Fenwick Island, DE $37,138 Frankford, DE $37,138 Frederica, DE $36,892

Georgetown, DE $36,892 Greenwood, DE $36,892 Harbeson, DE $36,892 Harrington, DE $36,892 Hartly, DE $36,339 Houston, DE $36,892 Kenton, DE $36,357 Laurel, DE $36,505

Yorklyn, DE $36,146

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 April 01, 2026

$33,367

Average $35,646/year

$38,224

$2,781

Average $2,971/month

$3,185

$642

Average $686/week

$735

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,224	$3,185	$735	$18
Average	$35,646	$2,971	$686	$17
25th Percentile	$33,367	$2,781	$642	$16

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