Bakery Production Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Bakery Production Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bakery Production Manager in the United States is $50,710 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Bakery Production Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,106
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,328 to $58,769
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,338
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Bakery Production Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,769 $4,897 $1,130 $28
Average $50,710 $4,226 $975 $24
25th Percentile $46,328 $3,861 $891 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Bakery Production Manager Salaries

A Bakery Production Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Bakery Production Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bakery Production Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,493
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,676
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,284
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,683
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,688
Levels Salary
Entry Level Bakery Production Manager$49,493
Intermediate Level Bakery Production Manager$49,676
Senior Level Bakery Production Manager$50,284
Specialist Level Bakery Production Manager$51,683
Expert Level Bakery Production Manager$53,688
$49,493 0 yr
$49,676 < 2 yrs
$50,284 2-4 yrs
$51,683 5-8 yrs
$53,688 > 8 yrs
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How Do Bakery Production Manager 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 Bakery Production Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,146.
  • California: $55,933.
  • Massachusetts: $55,188.

Top Paying Cities for Bakery Production Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $63,961
  • San Francisco: $63,261
  • Oakland: $61,927

What Skills Can Increase a Bakery Production Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.92% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.92%
Product Quality 2.15%
Accounting 1.34%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Bakery Production Manager's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Inference: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$59,838
18%
Customer Communications
$57,303
13%
Inference
$56,288
11%
Goal Setting
$55,274
9%
Food Service
$54,767
8%
Initiative
$53,753
6%
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How Education impacts a Bakery Production Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Bakery Production Managers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Bakery Production Manager with a No Diploma is between $47,425 and $50,151).

Bakery Production Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Bakery Production Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 53.1%
High School 53.1%
Associates 31.3%
Bachelors 9.4%
Masters 6.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Bakery Production Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bakery Production Manager'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Bakery Production Manager

Salaries for a Bakery Production Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,016 in 2023 to around $61,577 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Bakery Production Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Bakery Production Manager Over Time

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$62,016
2024
$62,182
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    DLL Landscaping &amp; Tree Service | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    TSC Miami | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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