Today, bagel lovers rise to the occasion to celebrate National Bagel Day. This annual celebration is only possible due to the tireless efforts of bakers (Standard Occupational Code of 51-3011).

In Idaho, the median wages and employment for bakers have been on a roll in recent years. In 2023, the median hourly wage for this job was $15.34 — an increase of 31.1% from $11.70 in 2018. Similarly, estimated employment was 1,330 in 2023 — up from 900 in 2018.

When you “knead” to celebrate National Bagel Day, be sure to thank a baker for all their hard work.

Amanda Rea, senior research analyst
Idaho Department of Labor
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This Idaho Department of Labor project is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Cooperative Agreement award totaling $627,029.