Bakers salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $37,860–$48,280
- vs U.S. median
- +14%
- Metro rank
- #19 of 227
Bakers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $42,490 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,600 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% above the U.S. median of $37,160 and 5% above the CO statewide median of $40,650. It ranks #19 of 227 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,600 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bakers pay in other CO metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,530 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $40,830 |
| Boulder, CO | $40,660 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $37,960 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,780 |
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Questions
What is the average Bakers salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $42,490 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,600 jobs pay between $37,860 and $48,280. The 10th percentile is $32,820 and the 90th is $56,570.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Bakers?
That is 14% above the U.S. median of $37,160 and 5% above the CO statewide median of $40,650. It ranks #19 of 227 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bakers make an hour in Denver?
About $20.43 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $42,490 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.20–$23.21 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.