Baker Salary in Colorado (2026)
$19.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,762/year ($2,814/month) for a single filer
Colorado is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Bakers (5th of 51), with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 4,680 Baker jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $40,650 a year — though pay ranges from $32,820 for newcomers to $56,570 at the top.
Baker pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,680 Baker jobs in Colorado (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Baker salary of $40,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,762 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $40,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,698 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,110 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,080 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,762 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,814 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Colorado?
- The median Baker salary in Colorado is $40,650 per year ($19.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,100 and $48,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $40,650, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $33,762 per year ($2,814 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,680 Baker jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.