Bakers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,680 or more. The middle half of bakers in Providence earn between $35,080 and $44,040.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $44K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,220 | $3,352 | $19.34 |
| Median | $36,920 | $3,077 | $17.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,080 | $2,923 | $16.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,040 | $3,670 | $21.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Bakers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $40,220, a single filer in Providence takes home about $33,605 a year, or $2,800 a month and $1,293 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $33,605 | $2,800 |
| Working in MA | $32,806 | $2,734 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $40,220 buys what about $39,519 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 13.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$38,750
- Worcester, MA$39,810
- Boston, MA$41,930
- Barnstable, MA$41,690
- Hartford, CT$39,030
- Springfield, MA$39,870
Highest-paying cities for bakers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,420).
- Kahului, HI$52,420
- Seattle, WA$48,930
- San Jose, CA$48,600
- Honolulu, HI$47,930
- Olympia, WA$47,540
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Bakers salary in Providence: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Providence?
$19.34 an hour on average, and $17.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Providence?
About $33,605 a year ($2,800 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,220. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do bakers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($38,765).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3011; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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