Bakers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,840 or more. The middle half of bakers in Indianapolis earn between $31,350 and $42,480.
- $23K10th
- $31K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,030 | $3,086 | $17.80 |
| Median | $36,870 | $3,072 | $17.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,350 | $2,612 | $15.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,480 | $3,540 | $20.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Bakers in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($36,050) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $37,030 | $36,870 | $22,880 | $47,840 | 1,140 |
| Indiana | $36,050 | $36,150 | $22,880 | $47,360 | 3,600 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $37,030, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $30,125 a year, or $2,510 a month and $1,159 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $37,030 buys what about $38,695 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 4th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($38,520).
- Elkhart$38,520
- Michigan City$38,270
- Fort Wayne$37,800
- Indianapolis$37,030
- Evansville$36,590
- Columbus$35,670
- South Bend$35,630
- Kokomo$35,510
- Lafayette$33,690
- Bloomington$33,650
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$17.80 an hour on average, and $17.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $30,125 a year ($2,510 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,030. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do bakers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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