The median annual wage for Bakers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $36,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,330.
Pay spans roughly $22,310 at the 10th percentile to $49,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.53 per hour. An estimated 720 people work as bakers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $36,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.53 |
| 10th percentile | $22,310 |
| 90th percentile | $49,190 |
| Employment | 720 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.