Baker Salary in Oregon (2026)
$18.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,036/year ($2,586/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 12th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 4,160 Baker jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $39,500 a year — though pay ranges from $33,120 for newcomers to $51,870 at the top.
Baker pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,160 Baker jobs in Oregon (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Baker salary of $39,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,036 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $39,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,560 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,022 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$2,883 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,036 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,586 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Oregon?
- The median Baker salary in Oregon is $39,500 per year ($18.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,610 and $45,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $39,500, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $31,036 per year ($2,586 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 4,160 Baker jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.