U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods. Pastry chefs in restaurants and hotels are included with "Chefs and Head Cooks" (35-1011).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140,790 | 1.7 % | $12.19 | $25,350 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.13 | $9.18 | $11.27 | $14.38 | $17.94 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,910 | $19,090 | $23,450 | $29,910 | $37,320 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | 46,610 | 16.70 | $12.70 | $26,410 |
| Grocery Stores | 40,160 | 1.62 | $12.39 | $25,770 |
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 18,580 | 0.46 | $10.76 | $22,380 |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 11,760 | 0.77 | $11.94 | $24,830 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 5,300 | 0.12 | $11.41 | $23,740 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | 46,610 | 16.70 | $12.70 | $26,410 |
| Specialty Food Stores | 4,350 | 2.05 | $11.64 | $24,210 |
| Grocery Stores | 40,160 | 1.62 | $12.39 | $25,770 |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 11,760 | 0.77 | $11.94 | $24,830 |
| Special Food Services | 3,010 | 0.55 | $12.29 | $25,570 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 40 | (7) | $22.04 | $45,840 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 360 | (7) | $17.27 | $35,910 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 50 | (7) | $16.08 | $33,440 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 410 | 0.02 | $14.30 | $29,740 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 2,680 | 0.16 | $14.19 | $29,510 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 17,600 | 1.26 | 1.14 | $13.00 | $27,030 |
| Texas | 10,540 | 1.05 | 0.94 | $10.51 | $21,870 |
| New York | 9,580 | 1.15 | 1.04 | $12.76 | $26,550 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,500 | 1.73 | 1.56 | $12.55 | $26,100 |
| Florida | 7,890 | 1.11 | 1.00 | $11.57 | $24,070 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 660 | 2.30 | 2.08 | $12.56 | $26,120 |
| Hawaii | 1,210 | 2.12 | 1.91 | $15.15 | $31,520 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,500 | 1.73 | 1.56 | $12.55 | $26,100 |
| Montana | 670 | 1.59 | 1.43 | $11.51 | $23,940 |
| Nevada | 1,700 | 1.52 | 1.38 | $13.46 | $28,000 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 1,210 | 2.12 | 1.91 | $15.15 | $31,520 |
| Alaska | 310 | 1.01 | 0.91 | $14.97 | $31,130 |
| Connecticut | 1,440 | 0.90 | 0.82 | $14.63 | $30,440 |
| District of Columbia | 200 | 0.31 | 0.28 | $14.63 | $30,430 |
| Massachusetts | 4,270 | 1.37 | 1.24 | $14.18 | $29,490 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 5,900 | 1.55 | 1.40 | $12.55 | $26,110 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 5,650 | 1.13 | 1.02 | $13.08 | $27,200 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,040 | 1.42 | 1.29 | $12.61 | $26,240 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,370 | 1.35 | 1.22 | $10.07 | $20,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,050 | 1.69 | 1.53 | $14.66 | $30,480 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,480 | 1.50 | 1.35 | $14.80 | $30,770 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,330 | 1.39 | 1.25 | $12.37 | $25,730 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,100 | 0.95 | 0.86 | $12.04 | $25,050 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 1,940 | 1.57 | 1.41 | $14.15 | $29,430 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,850 | 0.93 | 0.84 | $12.00 | $24,960 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Division | 260 | 3.44 | 3.11 | $11.26 | $23,430 |
| Danville, IL | 80 | 3.05 | 2.75 | $9.32 | $19,390 |
| Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division | 150 | 2.77 | 2.50 | $12.32 | $25,630 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 230 | 2.76 | 2.50 | $13.21 | $27,480 |
| Lancaster, PA | 610 | 2.74 | 2.48 | $13.21 | $27,470 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 410 | 2.60 | 2.35 | $11.47 | $23,860 |
| Pocatello, ID | 90 | 2.54 | 2.30 | $9.02 | $18,760 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 460 | 2.46 | 2.22 | $11.73 | $24,400 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | 210 | 2.37 | 2.14 | $9.27 | $19,280 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | 290 | 2.36 | 2.13 | $11.39 | $23,680 |