Baker Salary in Arizona (2026)
$18.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,932/year ($2,661/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 17th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 4,000 Baker jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $37,700 a year — though pay ranges from $34,700 for newcomers to $48,040 at the top.
Baker pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,000 Baker jobs in Arizona (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Baker salary of $37,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,932 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,344 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,884 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$540 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,932 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,661 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Arizona?
- The median Baker salary in Arizona is $37,700 per year ($18.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,210 and $43,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $37,700, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $31,932 per year ($2,661 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 4,000 Baker jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.