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Baker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$18.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,911/year ($2,576/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 16th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 6,070 Baker jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $38,130 a year — though pay ranges from $35,080 for newcomers to $47,750 at the top.
Baker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,070 Baker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Baker salary of $38,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,911 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,396 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,917 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,907 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,911 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,576 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Baker salary in Massachusetts is $38,130 per year ($18.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,520 and $45,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $38,130, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $30,911 per year ($2,576 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,070 Baker jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.