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A public reference

U.S. baking statistics, in one place.

Current figures on flour use, bakery prices, baker employment, pay, and the workforce outlook. Every number is linked to its original public source.

Last updated August 25, 2026

What this covers

Useful numbers for a changing baking economy.

These statistics bring together the latest available public data on the people, ingredients, and prices behind American baking. Each figure names its source and date so it can be checked, quoted, and used with the right context.

Price figures measure change over time, not the cost of a specific product. Employment and wage figures describe the baker occupation nationally, while flour use reflects nationwide availability and utilization.

Sources and method

Primary sources, clearly labeled.

This page uses public data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are shown as reported by each source, with a date beside every statistic.

Cite this page

sugar butter flower. “U.S. Baking Statistics: Flour, Prices, and Workforce.” Updated August 25, 2026. https://sugarbutterflower.com/baking-statistics

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