Bakers Salary in Texas
In Texas, bakers earn $33,030 at the median — $15.88 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $41K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $33K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level bakers (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $41K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Bakers salary by metro in Texas
25 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $35K | +7% | 1,140 |
| Lubbock | $35K | +5% | 290 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $34K | +4% | 4,930 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $34K | +4% | 1,420 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $34K | +3% | 4,420 |
| Odessa | $33K | +1% | 90 |
| Midland | $33K | -1% | 70 |
| Waco | $32K | -3% | 130 |
| Killeen-Temple | $32K | -3% | 130 |
| San Angelo | $31K | -5% | 60 |
| Abilene | $31K | -5% | 70 |
| Wichita Falls | $30K | -8% | 50 |
| Corpus Christi | $30K | -10% | 200 |
| Texarkana | $30K | -10% | 70 |
| Victoria | $30K | -10% | 30 |
| Longview | $30K | -10% | 90 |
| Amarillo | $29K | -11% | 170 |
| College Station-Bryan | $29K | -13% | 150 |
| Laredo | $28K | -14% | 130 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $28K | -15% | 130 |
| Sherman-Denison | $28K | -15% | 40 |
| El Paso | $28K | -16% | 450 |
| Tyler | $28K | -16% | 200 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $27K | -17% | 400 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $27K | -18% | 140 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do bakers make in Texas?
The median is $33,030 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,270, and experienced bakers can clear $41,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,382/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 59.4% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $36,102 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.