Mid-Level

Production Baker

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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Production Bakers
Employment concentration · ~363 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Production Baker

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AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceLower
SupportLower
RecognitionLower
RelationshipsLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$197K$148K$98K$49K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Production Bakers (SOC 51-3011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsProduction track →
Production BakerBakery Clerk
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$28K–$48K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
232K
U.S. Employment
+5.6%
10yr Growth
40K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$49K$47K$45K$42K$40K201920202021202220232024$40K$49K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

MonitoringActive LearningActive ListeningTime ManagementSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationOperations MonitoringReading Comprehension
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
51-3011.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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