What are the main factors that influence a Lead Baker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Lead Baker's salary?

A Lead Baker's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,061 for beginners, reaching about $68,326 at mid-level, and approach $71,324 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Baker?

Lead Baker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Baker roles are District of Columbia $75,831, California $75,543, Massachusetts $74,537. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Baker roles make?

Salaries for Lead Baker level roles vary by specialization: pastry baker: $62,748; Baker II: $48,135; Scratch Baker: $42,726; Cake Baker: $37,527; Baker: $35,196.

Lead Baker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Baker make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Baker in Rhode Island is $71,009 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Lead Baker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,455
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,509 to $81,711
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,769

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Lead Baker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,711	$6,809	$1,571	$39
Average	$71,009	$5,917	$1,366	$34
25th Percentile	$62,509	$5,209	$1,202	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Baker Salaries

A Lead Baker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Baker	$67,061
Intermediate Level Lead Baker	$67,441
Senior Level Lead Baker	$68,326
Specialist Level Lead Baker	$69,337
Expert Level Lead Baker	$71,324

How Do Lead Baker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Bakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,831.
California: $75,543.
Massachusetts: $74,537.

District of Columbia $75,831 California $75,543 Massachusetts $74,537 Washington $74,263 New Jersey $74,235 Alaska $74,139 Connecticut $73,194 New York $72,811

Hawaii $71,585 Rhode Island $71,009 Maryland $70,619 Minnesota $70,085 Colorado $69,879 Illinois $69,811 Oregon $69,551 Delaware $69,359

New Hampshire $69,238 Virginia $68,968 Pennsylvania $68,181 Nevada $67,784 North Dakota $67,653 Michigan $67,448 Wisconsin $67,373 Vermont $67,222

Texas $66,804 Maine $66,777 Arizona $66,736 Ohio $66,688 Georgia $66,058 Indiana $65,743 Wyoming $65,681 Utah $65,585

Iowa $65,544 Kansas $65,215 Louisiana $65,119 North Carolina $65,085 Missouri $65,071 Florida $64,804 Montana $64,660 Nebraska $64,523

Kentucky $64,448 South Carolina $64,174 Tennessee $64,003 Idaho $63,934 New Mexico $63,435 Oklahoma $63,325 Alabama $62,921 South Dakota $62,243

Arkansas $61,873 West Virginia $61,674 Mississippi $61,078

Top Paying Cities for Lead Bakers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $72,174
Albion: $70,975
Ashaway: $72,448

Adamsville, RI $72,174 Albion, RI $70,975 Ashaway, RI $72,448 Barrington, RI $70,975 Block Island, RI $72,071 Bradford, RI $72,400 Bristol, RI $70,907 Carolina, RI $71,811

Charlestown, RI $71,886 Chepachet, RI $70,838 Clayville, RI $70,907 Coventry, RI $70,838 West Greenwich, RI $70,790 East Greenwich, RI $70,886 Exeter, RI $72,400 Fiskeville, RI $70,975

Forestdale, RI $70,907 Foster, RI $70,790 Glendale, RI $70,790 Greene, RI $71,585 Greenville, RI $70,975 Harmony, RI $70,955 Harrisville, RI $70,838 Hope, RI $70,975

Hope Valley, RI $72,448 Hopkinton, RI $72,468 Jamestown, RI $71,742 Kenyon, RI $72,379 Little Compton, RI $72,146 Manville, RI $70,975 Mapleville, RI $70,790 Newport, RI $71,756

Middletown, RI $72,057 North Kingstown, RI $70,770 North Scituate, RI $70,955 Oakland, RI $70,859 Pascoag, RI $70,818 Pawtucket, RI $70,975 Central Falls, RI $70,975 Cumberland, RI $70,975

Lincoln, RI $70,975 Portsmouth, RI $71,468 Prudence Island, RI $70,838 Rockville, RI $72,468 Saunderstown, RI $71,783 Shannock, RI $72,359 Slatersville, RI $70,907 Slocum, RI $71,783

Tiverton, RI $72,194 Wakefield, RI $71,708 Kingston, RI $71,722 Narragansett, RI $71,735 Peace Dale, RI $71,708 Warren, RI $70,955 Warwick, RI $70,975 Westerly, RI $72,489

West Kingston, RI $71,763 West Warwick, RI $70,975 Wood River Junction, RI $72,400 Woonsocket, RI $70,907 North Smithfield, RI $70,955 Wyoming, RI $72,379 Providence, RI $70,975 Cranston, RI $70,975

North Providence, RI $70,975 East Providence, RI $70,975 Riverside, RI $70,975 Rumford, RI $70,975 Smithfield, RI $70,975 Johnston, RI $70,975

Lead Baker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Baker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$62,509

Average $71,009/year

$81,711

$5,209

Average $5,917/month

$6,809

$1,202

Average $1,366/week

$1,571

$30

Average $34/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,711	$6,809	$1,571	$39
Average	$71,009	$5,917	$1,366	$34
25th Percentile	$62,509	$5,209	$1,202	$30

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