Baker Salary in Idaho (2026)
$16.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,595/year ($2,383/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 43rd of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 2,230 Baker jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $34,060 a year — though pay ranges from $21,100 for newcomers to $46,110 at the top.
Baker pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,230 Baker jobs in Idaho (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Baker salary of $34,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,595 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $34,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,907 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,606 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$952 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,595 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,383 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Idaho?
- The median Baker salary in Idaho is $34,060 per year ($16.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,660 and $38,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $34,060, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $28,595 per year ($2,383 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 2,230 Baker jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.