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4 sourced facts about bakeries and baking, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answer$37,160 per year ($17.86/hour)
Bakers' schedules frequently include early morning, night, weekend or holiday shifts.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answer262,400 jobs
That counts people whose occupation is baker — in bakeries, grocery stores and other food businesses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answer789,054 people
That's the whole industry, not just bakers, paying $42.82 billion in direct wages.
Source: American Bakers Association economic impact study (via Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery) (2023) snackandbakery.com
Answer30%
Grocery and specialty food retailers employ another 23%, and about 10% of bakers are self-employed.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov