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Job outlook for bakery chefs in the United States
Are bakery chef jobs in demand?
Yes, bakery chef jobs are in demand. Bakery chef demand is projected to grow 15% from 2018 to 2028.
Bakery chef job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of bakery chef jobs and the average bakery chef salary over time.
Bakery chef jobs over time
Bakery chef job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 71 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 90 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 90 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 92 | 0.00% |
Average bakery chef salary over time
Bakery chef salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,422 | $19.43 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $39,021 | $18.76 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $36,696 | $17.64 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $34,795 | $16.73 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | $32,698 | $15.72 | +4.0% |
Bakery chef jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of bakery chef job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bakery chefs earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for bakery chefs
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 64 | 9% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 56 | 8% |
| 3 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 443 | 4% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 326 | 4% |
| 5 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 263 | 4% |
| 6 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 183 | 4% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 38 | 4% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 38 | 4% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 178 | 3% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 87 | 3% |
| 11 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 83 | 3% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 42 | 3% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 17 | 3% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 600 | 2% |
| 16 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 441 | 2% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 227 | 2% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 225 | 2% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 129 | 2% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 85 | 2% |
Most common cities for bakery chefs
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peabody | 1 | 2% | $49,104 |
| 2 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $43,248 |