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Bakers

What do they do?

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Also known as:

Bakery Worker, Bread Baker, Cake Baker, Cake Decorator, Dough Mixer, Mixer, Pastry Cook, Relief Baker, Scaler, Specialty Baker

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Bakers is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 1.9%

    Change

    Ranks #57 in job growth rate
    1,500

    Job Openings

    Ranks #9 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (34%)
  • Some college, no degree  (22%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (17%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (13%)
  • Associate's degree  (10%)
  • Master's degree  (3%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

Typical College Majors

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Determine food production methods.
  • Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
  • Inspect food products.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Shape clay or dough to create products.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Direct operational or production activities.
  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Create new recipes or food presentations.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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