Baker Salary in Idaho (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$34,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $37,160
State Rank
#43 of 51
2,230 employed here

How much does a Baker make in Idaho?

Bakers in Idaho take home a median of $34,060 annually — roughly $16.38 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $37,160.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $21,100 while the top 10% make $46,110 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $23,660 and $38,600 a year.

Baker salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$21,100$10.14
25th percentile (early career)$23,660$11.38
50th percentile (median)$34,060$16.38
75th percentile (experienced)$38,600$18.56
90th percentile (top earners)$46,110$22.17

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 43rd 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 Idaho

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 Idaho pay ($34,060) 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 Idaho?
The median Baker salary in Idaho is $34,060 per year, or about $16.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,100 at the entry level to $46,110 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Bakers about 8% less than the national median of $37,160. Idaho ranks 43rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Bakers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $34,060 a year. About 2,230 Bakers are employed in Idaho. 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 Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), 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.