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Retail

Baker

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

Annual openings

708

Median wage

$40,650

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+7%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

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Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerNo
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsYes

Interests it draws on

  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Culinary

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
  2. Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
  3. Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
  4. Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
  5. Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
  6. Order or receive supplies or equipment.
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