Baker Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Bakers in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$35,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $37,160
State Rank
#36 of 51
7,350 employed here

How much does a Baker make in Georgia?

Bakers in Georgia take home a median of $35,010 annually — roughly $16.83 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $37,160.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $22,550 while the top 10% make $46,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,580 and $38,650 a year.

Baker salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,550$10.84
25th percentile (early career)$28,580$13.74
50th percentile (median)$35,010$16.83
75th percentile (experienced)$38,650$18.58
90th percentile (top earners)$46,380$22.30

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 36th out of 51 states and territories for Baker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$46,710
2Washington$46,140
3District of Columbia$44,040
4California$43,120
5Colorado$40,650

Working as a Baker in Georgia

Nationally, about 236,000 people work as Bakers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($35,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Baker make in Georgia?
The median Baker salary in Georgia is $35,010 per year, or about $16.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,550 at the entry level to $46,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Bakers about 6% less than the national median of $37,160. Georgia ranks 36th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Bakers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $35,010 a year. About 7,350 Bakers are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.