Career Paths From Bakers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaCareer Change89.7% skill match
Bakers and Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$37,450
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Sewers, HandLateral Move93.1% skill match
Bakers and Sewers, Hand share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Sewers, Hand sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$36,480
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansCareer Change91.5% skill match
Bakers and Occupational Health and Safety Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Occupational Health and Safety Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 66% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$61,560
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksCareer Change90.6% skill match
Bakers and Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 22% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$45,260
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Airfield Operations SpecialistsCareer Change93% skill match
Bakers and Airfield Operations Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Airfield Operations Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 53% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$56,850
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Railroad Conductors and YardmastersCareer Change89.9% skill match
Bakers and Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 110% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$78,000
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Fabric and Apparel PatternmakersAdvancement91.7% skill match
Bakers and Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 69% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$62,750
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersCareer Change90.5% skill match
Bakers and Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$38,150
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Construction and Building InspectorsCareer Change90.4% skill match
Bakers and Construction and Building Inspectors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Construction and Building Inspectors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 101% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$74,690
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Agricultural InspectorsCareer Change90.3% skill match
Bakers and Agricultural Inspectors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Agricultural Inspectors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 34% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$49,940
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Dietetic TechniciansCareer Change90.8% skill match
Bakers and Dietetic Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Dietetic Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2).
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$37,640
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsCareer Change91.3% skill match
Bakers and Fire Inspectors and Investigators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Fire Inspectors and Investigators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 104% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$75,920
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Surgical AssistantsCareer Change90.5% skill match
Bakers and Surgical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Surgical Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 80% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$66,800
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Food Scientists and TechnologistsCareer Change90% skill match
Bakers and Food Scientists and Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Food Scientists and Technologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 2). Median salary is about 139% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$88,720
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
4
Air Traffic ControllersCareer Change90.9% skill match
Bakers and Air Traffic Controllers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Air Traffic Controllers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 298% higher.
Current median salary
$37,160
Target median salary
$148,080
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.