Bakers pay range in Wichita
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,590 or more. The middle half of bakers in Wichita earn between $29,400 and $35,510.
- $26K10th
- $29K25th
- $31KMedian
- $36K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,650 | $2,721 | $15.70 |
| Median | $30,630 | $2,552 | $14.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,400 | $2,450 | $14.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,510 | $2,959 | $17.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Wichita vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Bakers in Wichita earn 7% less than the Kansas average ($34,920) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $32,650 | $30,630 | $25,770 | $42,590 | 240 |
| Kansas | $34,920 | $34,300 | $27,410 | $45,740 | 1,370 |
| 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 Wichita
On the average salary of $32,650, a single filer in Wichita takes home about $27,380 a year, or $2,282 a month and $1,053 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wichita a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $32,650 buys what about $36,708 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita ($47,630). A typical home costs $225,557, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Kansas cities
Wichita ranks 3rd of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Lawrence pays the most ($33,960).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Bakers salary in Wichita: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Wichita?
$15.70 an hour on average, and $14.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Wichita?
About $27,380 a year ($2,282 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,650.
Do bakers earn more in Wichita than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Wichita, KS (48620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.