Bakers Salary in Florida
In Florida, bakers earn $36,580 at the median — $17.59 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $37K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level bakers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Bakers salary by metro in Florida
22 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $38K | +3% | 200 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $37K | +1% | 60 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $37K | +0% | 560 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $37K | +0% | 440 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $36K | -0% | 4,620 |
| Punta Gorda | $36K | -0% | 80 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $36K | -0% | 350 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $36K | -1% | 1,470 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $36K | -2% | 240 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $36K | -2% | 280 |
| Ocala | $36K | -2% | 120 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $36K | -2% | 50 |
| Homosassa Springs | $35K | -3% | 40 |
| Jacksonville | $35K | -5% | 750 |
| Sebring | $35K | -5% | 30 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $35K | -5% | 1,910 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $35K | -6% | 110 |
| Tallahassee | $35K | -6% | 180 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $34K | -7% | 300 |
| Port St. Lucie | $34K | -7% | 380 |
| Gainesville | $33K | -10% | 170 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $32K | -12% | 210 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do bakers make in Florida?
The median is $36,580 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,180, and experienced bakers can clear $45,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,619/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 63.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a bakers salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bakers salary is worth about $37,107 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do bakers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.