The median annual wage for Bakers in California is $39,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,560.
Pay spans roughly $35,640 at the 10th percentile to $50,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.03 per hour. An estimated 32,140 people work as bakers in California.
| Median (annual) | $39,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.03 |
| 10th percentile | $35,640 |
| 90th percentile | $50,930 |
| Employment | 32,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.