Baker Salary in Nevada (2026)
$19.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,950/year ($2,829/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 10th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 2,040 Baker jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $39,540 a year — though pay ranges from $28,540 for newcomers to $56,060 at the top.
Baker pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,040 Baker jobs in Nevada (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Baker salary of $39,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $33,950 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,565 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,025 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,950 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,829 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nevada paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Nevada?
- The median Baker salary in Nevada is $39,540 per year ($19.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,110 and $47,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $39,540, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $33,950 per year ($2,829 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,040 Baker jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.