Baker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$17.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,266/year ($2,606/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 24th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 8,110 Baker jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $36,960 a year — though pay ranges from $32,220 for newcomers to $55,280 at the top.
Baker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,110 Baker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Baker salary of $36,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,266 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $36,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,255 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,827 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$611 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,266 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,606 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in New Jersey?
- The median Baker salary in New Jersey is $36,960 per year ($17.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,710 and $45,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $36,960, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $31,266 per year ($2,606 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 8,110 Baker jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.