Bakers salary
in Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $34,180–$45,280
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #28 of 227
Bakers in the Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $40,830 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $37,160 and in line with the CO statewide median of $40,650. It ranks #28 of 227 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 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 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $42,490 |
| 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 Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $40,830 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $34,180 and $45,280. The 10th percentile is $30,940 and the 90th is $53,490.
Is Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Bakers?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $37,160 and in line with the CO statewide median of $40,650. It ranks #28 of 227 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bakers make an hour in Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area?
About $19.63 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $40,830 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.43–$21.77 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.