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SOC 51-3011 · Kansas

Bakers Salary in Kansas

Bakers in Kansas earn the most in Lawrence (average $33,960 a year) and the least in Manhattan ($32,430), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bakers average at $34,920 and the median at $34,300 for 1,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,480.

$34Khighest: Lawrence

$32Klowest: Manhattan

460jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Bakers average salary by city in Kansas

Lawrence$33,960
Topeka$33,910
Wichita$32,650
Manhattan$32,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawrence	$33,960	$32,710	$30,820	$28,365	90
Topeka	$33,910	$32,400	$30,170	$28,327	89
Wichita	$32,650	$30,630	$29,400	$27,380	89
Manhattan	$32,430	$30,010	$28,950	$27,215	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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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.
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.

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