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Avg. salary range
$42k–$45k
across regions
Hours / Day
9
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
A baker is a skilled worker who prepares and bakes foods such as bread, cakes, cookies, pastries, and other desserts. Bakers carefully measure ingredients, mix doughs and batters, and use ovens and other equipment to create baked goods. Some bakers work in grocery stores or bakeries, while others may work in restaurants or even own their own business. Bakers need creativity and attention to detail to make food that tastes good and looks appealing. They often start work very early in the morning so fresh baked goods are ready for customers. This career is a great fit for students who enjoy cooking, working with their hands, and being creative. Many bakers learn through culinary school, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training.
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What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Quality Control
Are you good at responding to feedback? Are you able to repeat a task with consistent results?
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$37,000
Average
$42,300
High
$46,100
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 5am until 2pm, Monday through Friday
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$42,933
Overall Rank
191st
out of 199 careers
In Hospitality
14th
out of 18 careers
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