Exhibit 23
Consent of Independent Accountants
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (No. 33-69306; No. 33-62887; No. 333-05987; and No.
333-59941) of Michael Baker Corporation of our report dated June 13, 2000,
relating to the financial statements of the Michael Baker Corporation Employee
Stock Ownership Plan, which appears in this Form 11-K.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 21, 2000
