Baker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$17.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,267/year ($2,606/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 19th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 4,930 Baker jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $37,310 a year — though pay ranges from $29,640 for newcomers to $48,030 at the top.
Baker pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,930 Baker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Baker salary of $37,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,267 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $37,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,854 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$891 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,267 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,606 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Wisconsin?
- The median Baker salary in Wisconsin is $37,310 per year ($17.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,830 and $45,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $37,310, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $31,267 per year ($2,606 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 4,930 Baker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.