Bakers
SOC Code: 51-3011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Bakers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $36,067 | $43,014 | $49,941 | $56,888 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $37,939 | $41,850 | $45,739 | $49,650 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $37,128 | $41,226 | $45,323 | $49,421 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $35,547 | $40,123 | $44,699 | $49,275 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $31,949 | $37,710 | $43,472 | $49,234 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $39,270 | $42,536 | $45,802 | $49,067 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $26,770 | $33,966 | $41,163 | $48,360 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $33,800 | $38,626 | $43,472 | $48,298 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $37,461 | $41,018 | $44,554 | $48,110 |
| Rochester, NY | $31,678 | $37,107 | $42,557 | $47,986 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Food Production | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 57.5% |
| Less than high school | 25.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.5% |
| Some college | 8.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
- Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
- Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
- Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
- Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
- Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
- Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
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