Bakers pay range in Walla Walla
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,550 or more. The middle half of bakers in Walla Walla earn between $36,780 and $43,700.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $37KMedian
- $44K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,310 | $3,359 | $19.38 |
| Median | $36,780 | $3,065 | $17.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,780 | $3,065 | $17.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,700 | $3,642 | $21.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Walla Walla vs. Washington and the U.S.
Bakers in Walla Walla earn 14% less than the Washington average ($46,720) and 5% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | $40,310 | $36,780 | $34,650 | $48,550 | 30 |
| Washington | $46,720 | $46,140 | $36,390 | $60,670 | 6,270 |
| 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 Walla Walla
On the average salary of $40,310, a single filer in Walla Walla takes home about $34,569 a year, or $2,881 a month and $1,330 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Walla Walla a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Walla Walla area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.5), so the average $40,310 buys what about $40,916 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Walla Walla ($53,100). A typical home costs $419,484, or 10.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Washington cities
Walla Walla ranks 11th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($48,930).
- Seattle$48,930
- Olympia$47,540
- Mount Vernon$45,210
- Bremerton$45,080
- Bellingham$44,870
- Longview$44,110
- Wenatchee$43,850
- Kennewick$43,410
- Yakima$43,030
- Walla Walla$40,310
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 Walla Walla: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Walla Walla?
$19.38 an hour on average, and $17.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Walla Walla?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Walla Walla?
About $34,569 a year ($2,881 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,310. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do bakers earn more in Walla Walla than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Walla Walla, WA (47460). 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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