Bakers pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,430 or more. The middle half of bakers in Memphis earn between $24,680 and $36,910.
- $23K10th
- $25K25th
- $33KMedian
- $37K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,980 | $2,748 | $15.86 |
| Median | $33,400 | $2,783 | $16.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,680 | $2,057 | $11.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,910 | $3,076 | $17.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Bakers in Memphis earn 4% less than the Tennessee average ($34,530) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $32,980 | $33,400 | $22,860 | $39,430 | 640 |
| Tennessee | $34,530 | $34,440 | $22,380 | $46,400 | 5,200 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $32,980, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $28,679 a year, or $2,390 a month and $1,103 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $28,679 | $2,390 |
| Working in MS | $28,092 | $2,341 |
| Working in AR | $27,946 | $2,329 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $32,980 buys what about $35,778 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 4th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Chattanooga pays the most ($38,630).
- Chattanooga$38,630
- Nashville$34,830
- Jackson$34,790
- Memphis$32,980
- Knoxville$32,700
- Clarksville$31,160
- Johnson City$30,330
- Cleveland$30,230
- Kingsport$29,240
- Morristown$28,450
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 Memphis: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Memphis?
$15.86 an hour on average, and $16.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $28,679 a year ($2,390 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,980. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do bakers earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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