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Job outlook for bakery managers in the United States
Bakery manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected bakery manager job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 32,300 new jobs for bakery managers are projected over the next decade.
Bakery manager salaries have increased 10% for bakery managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 68,876 bakery managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 97,468 active bakery manager job openings in the US.
The average bakery manager salary is $38,223.
Are bakery manager jobs in demand?
Bakery manager job and salary trends over time
Bakery manager jobs over time
Bakery manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 68,876 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 59,009 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 66,923 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 63,832 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 61,386 | 0.02% |
Average bakery manager salary over time
Bakery manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,223 | $18.38 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $36,929 | $17.75 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $35,879 | $17.25 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $35,337 | $16.99 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $34,807 | $16.73 | +3.8% |
Bakery manager jobs by state
Most common states for bakery managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 271 | 28% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,357 | 24% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,973 | 23% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,731 | 21% |
| 5 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,299 | 21% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,097 | 20% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 632 | 20% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,912 | 19% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,178 | 19% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 203 | 19% |
| 11 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 3,682 | 18% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,245 | 18% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 547 | 18% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,157 | 17% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,165 | 17% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,152 | 17% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 867 | 17% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 517 | 17% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 225 | 17% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 116 | 17% |
Most common cities for bakery managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanicsville | 2 | 6% | $40,749 |
| 2 | Schaumburg | 3 | 4% | $41,188 |
| 3 | Wilmington | 4 | 3% | $37,377 |
| 4 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $44,868 |
| 5 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $39,960 |
| 6 | Saint Petersburg | 2 | 1% | $40,145 |
Bakery Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of bakery manager experts
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What Bakery Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jaunelle Celaire: Never stop learning! This may consist of going back to school, earning new certifications in your field of study, attending conferences and seminars, and making sure that your time management is always at its finest level of excellence.
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Bakery Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Bakery Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.