Bread baker vs baker, manufacturing

The differences between bread bakers and bakers, manufacturing can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a bread baker and a baker, manufacturing. Additionally, a baker, manufacturing has an average salary of $56,013, which is higher than the $28,801 average annual salary of a bread baker.

Bread baker vs baker, manufacturing overview

	Bread Baker	Baker, Manufacturing
Yearly salary	$28,801	$56,013
Hourly rate	$13.85	$26.93
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	7,751	32,936
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Bread baker vs baker, manufacturing salary

Bread bakers and bakers, manufacturing have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bread Baker	Baker, Manufacturing
Average salary	$28,801	$56,013
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $39,000	Between $32,000 And $98,000
Highest paying City	Boston, MA	-
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	-
Best paying company	H-E-B	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between bread baker and baker, manufacturing education

There are a few differences between a bread baker and a baker, manufacturing in terms of educational background:

	Bread Baker	Baker, Manufacturing
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Marketing
Most common college	-	-

Bread baker vs baker, manufacturing demographics

Here are the differences between bread bakers' and bakers, manufacturing' demographics:

	Bread Baker	Baker, Manufacturing
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 51.5% Female, 48.5%	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 7.7% White, 63.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% Asian, 8.0% White, 56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between bread baker and baker, manufacturing duties and responsibilities

Bread baker example responsibilities.

Manage inventory of ingredients and culinary supplies.
Prepare raw donuts for frying and raw bread for baking.
Prepare artisan pastries, bagels, muffins and cookies daily.
Bake various bread varieties and fry and prepare various varieties of donuts.
Make fresh pastries every morning including; bagels, cookies, brownies, etc.
Decorate cupcakes to owner's specifications using different decorating tools and techniques.

Baker, manufacturing example responsibilities.

Manage a team of QC inspectors for inspecting automotive components from manufacturing line
Aid quality team by completing ISO auditor training
Develop life cycle tests and performance tests with LabView.
Create FMEA, control plans, corrective, and preventive actions.
Function as subject-matter-expert on upstream manufacturing operations during inspections by both FDA and EMA including significant front-room interaction with inspectors.
Reduce cost of oil and water gear pump design using Creo/Pro-E.

Bread baker vs baker, manufacturing skills

Common bread baker skills

Culinary, 14%
Food Handling, 12%
Food Safety, 11%
Quality Standards, 10%
Safety Regulations, 10%
Safety Standards, 9%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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