Baker Salary in Utah (2026)
$17.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,994/year ($2,500/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 27th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 3,190 Baker jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $36,670 a year — though pay ranges from $26,070 for newcomers to $47,000 at the top.
Baker pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,190 Baker jobs in Utah (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Baker salary of $36,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,994 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,220 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,805 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,650 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,994 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,500 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Utah paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Utah?
- The median Baker salary in Utah is $36,670 per year ($17.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,270 and $39,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Utah?
- On the median salary of $36,670, a single filer in Utah takes home about $29,994 per year ($2,500 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 3,190 Baker jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.