Bakers Salary in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, bakers earn $34,710 at the median — $16.69 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level bakers (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
Bakers salary by metro in Pennsylvania
16 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $36K | +5% | 670 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $36K | +4% | 4,370 |
| Chambersburg | $36K | +3% | 200 |
| Lebanon | $35K | +2% | 110 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $35K | +1% | 420 |
| Reading | $35K | +0% | 350 |
| York-Hanover | $35K | -0% | 440 |
| Lancaster | $35K | -1% | 860 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $34K | -1% | 640 |
| Gettysburg | $34K | -2% | 40 |
| State College | $34K | -3% | 90 |
| Pittsburgh | $33K | -6% | 2,220 |
| Erie | $33K | -6% | 260 |
| Williamsport | $31K | -10% | 140 |
| Johnstown | $30K | -15% | 80 |
| Altoona | $29K | -16% | 120 |
Showing 1–10 of 16 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do bakers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $34,710 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,920, and experienced bakers can clear $45,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,405/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 56.2% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $36,548 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.