Baker Salary in Missouri (2026)
$16.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,693/year ($2,474/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 35th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 4,190 Baker jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $35,130 a year — though pay ranges from $29,060 for newcomers to $46,470 at the top.
Baker pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,190 Baker jobs in Missouri (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Baker salary of $35,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,693 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $35,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,036 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,687 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$714 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,693 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,474 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Missouri?
- The median Baker salary in Missouri is $35,130 per year ($16.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,330 and $37,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $35,130, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $29,693 per year ($2,474 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 4,190 Baker jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.