Bakers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,750 or more. The middle half of bakers in Columbus earn between $28,110 and $33,980.
- $21K10th
- $28K25th
- $28KMedian
- $34K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,050 | $2,504 | $14.45 |
| Median | $28,360 | $2,363 | $13.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,110 | $2,342 | $13.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,980 | $2,832 | $16.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bakers in Columbus earn 13% less than the Georgia average ($34,540) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $30,050 | $28,360 | $20,820 | $38,750 | 170 |
| Georgia | $34,540 | $35,010 | $22,550 | $46,380 | 7,350 |
| United States | $38,480 | $37,160 | $28,120 | $49,020 | 236,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bakers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $30,050, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $25,574 a year, or $2,131 a month and $984 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $25,574 | $2,131 |
| Working in AL | $25,148 | $2,096 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $30,050 buys what about $33,652 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 11th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($36,180).
- Atlanta$36,180
- Savannah$34,890
- Gainesville$34,380
- Warner Robins$32,520
- Albany$31,890
- Brunswick$31,880
- Rome$31,760
- Macon$31,670
- Dalton$31,330
- Columbus$30,050
Highest-paying cities for bakers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,420).
- Kahului, HI$52,420
- Seattle, WA$48,930
- San Jose, CA$48,600
- Honolulu, HI$47,930
- Olympia, WA$47,540
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Bakers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Columbus?
$14.45 an hour on average, and $13.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $25,574 a year ($2,131 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,050.
Do bakers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3011; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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