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Bakers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$36,650	40400	5.2%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$36,650

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

40400

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

5.2%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Detailed Work Activities

Inspect food products.
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Load materials into production equipment.
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
Shape clay or dough to create products.
Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
Determine food production methods.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Clean production equipment.
Maintain production or processing equipment.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
Record operational or production data.
Direct operational or production activities.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Operate cutting equipment.
Create new recipes or food presentations.
Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
Order or receive supplies or equipment.
Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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