As of June 2026, Bakers has an AI-exposure score of 48/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Bakers

48/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 29% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$37,160. About 39,900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

Augmentable
  • Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
  • Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
  • Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
  • Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
  • Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
  • Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
  • Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
  • Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
  • Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
  • Order or receive supplies or equipment.
  • Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
  • Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
  • Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
  • Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
  • Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
  • Develop new recipes for baked goods.
  • Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
  • Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

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Bakers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$43,120New York: US$38,660Texas: US$33,790

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$37,160. More states are being added.

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