Bakery Chef Career

*A job as a Bakery Chef falls under the broader career category of Bakers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Bakers : Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.


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Baker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$35,550

Median Hourly Wage

$17.09*

Total Employed Nationally

220,230


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.