Baker Salary in Texas (2026)
$16.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,330/year ($2,444/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 46th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 16,710 Baker jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $33,790 a year — though pay ranges from $24,430 for newcomers to $44,020 at the top.
Baker pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,710 Baker jobs in Texas (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Baker salary of $33,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $29,330 — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
| Gross (median) | $33,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,875 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,585 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,330 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,444 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Texas?
- The median Baker salary in Texas is $33,790 per year ($16.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,190 and $37,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Texas?
- On the median salary of $33,790, a single filer in Texas takes home about $29,330 per year ($2,444 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 16,710 Baker jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.