What are the main factors that influence a Cake Baker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Cake Baker's salary?

A Cake Baker's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,981 for beginners, reaching about $39,459 at mid-level, and approach $40,266 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cake Baker?

Cake Baker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cake Baker roles are District of Columbia $41,550, California $41,392, Massachusetts $40,841. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cake Baker roles make?

Salaries for Cake Baker level roles vary by specialization: Cake Artist: $69,691; Cake Manager: $51,845; Cake Chef: $49,464; Cake Designer: $42,443; Wedding Cake Decorator: $42,051.

How do different companies affect a Cake Baker's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Cake Baker roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Cake Baker Salary in the United States

How much does a Cake Baker make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cake Baker in the United States is $37,527 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Cake Baker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,960
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,916 to $40,894
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,808

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Cake Baker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,894	$3,408	$786	$20
Average	$37,527	$3,127	$722	$18
25th Percentile	$31,916	$2,660	$614	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Cake Baker Salaries

A Cake Baker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cake Baker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cake Baker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,981
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,917
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,459
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,176
Expert (over 8 years): $40,266

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cake Baker	$36,981
Intermediate Level Cake Baker	$37,917
Senior Level Cake Baker	$39,459
Specialist Level Cake Baker	$40,176
Expert Level Cake Baker	$40,266

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How Do Cake Baker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cake Bakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,550.
California: $41,392.
Massachusetts: $40,841.

District of Columbia $41,550 California $41,392 Massachusetts $40,841 Washington $40,690 New Jersey $40,675 Alaska $40,623 Connecticut $40,105 New York $39,895

Hawaii $39,223 Rhode Island $38,908 Maryland $38,694 Minnesota $38,401 Colorado $38,289 Illinois $38,251 Oregon $38,109 Delaware $38,003

New Hampshire $37,937 Virginia $37,790 Pennsylvania $37,358 Nevada $37,140 North Dakota $37,069 Michigan $36,956 Wisconsin $36,915 Vermont $36,833

Texas $36,604 Maine $36,589 Arizona $36,566 Ohio $36,540 Georgia $36,195 Indiana $36,022 Wyoming $35,988 Utah $35,936

Iowa $35,913 Kansas $35,733 Louisiana $35,681 North Carolina $35,662 Missouri $35,654 Florida $35,508 Montana $35,429 Nebraska $35,354

Kentucky $35,313 South Carolina $35,163 Tennessee $35,069 Idaho $35,031 New Mexico $34,757 Oklahoma $34,697 Alabama $34,476 South Dakota $34,104

Arkansas $33,902 West Virginia $33,793 Mississippi $33,466

Top Paying Cities for Cake Bakers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $47,333
San Francisco: $46,867
Oakland: $45,828

San Jose, CA $47,333

San Francisco, CA $46,867

Oakland, CA $45,828

New York, NY $43,490

Queens Village, NY $43,208

Paramus, NJ $42,908

Passaic, NJ $42,871

Bergenfield, NJ $42,833

Stamford, CT $42,777

Huntington, NY $42,739

Newark, NJ $42,495

Bridgeport, CT $42,420

New Brunswick, NJ $42,297

Vallejo, CA $42,218

Middlesex, NJ $42,195

Somerset, NJ $42,161

Petaluma, CA $42,075

Santa Cruz, CA $41,929

Boston, MA $41,854

Monterey, CA $41,666

Fairbanks, AK $41,640

Los Angeles, CA $41,569

Washington, DC $41,550

Seattle, WA $41,482

Santa Rosa, CA $41,475

Juneau, AK $41,366

Orange, CA $41,242

Anchorage, AK $41,175

Anaheim, CA $41,148

Santa Ana, CA $41,092

Nassau, NY $41,069

Long Beach, CA $41,054

Danbury, CT $41,043

Santa Maria, CA $40,916

Everett, WA $40,908

Bremerton, WA $40,724

Trenton, NJ $40,653

Sacramento, CA $40,638

San Diego, CA $40,619

Brockton, MA $40,604

Tacoma, WA $40,589

Santa Barbara, CA $40,537

Lowell, MA $40,386

New Suffolk, NY $40,371

Nashua, NH $40,326

Lompoc, CA $40,266

Ventura, CA $40,229

Stockton, CA $40,218

New Haven, CT $40,143

Atlantic City, NJ $40,045

Hartford, CT $39,962

Modesto, CA $39,944

Poughkeepsie, NY $39,861

New Britain, CT $39,842

Olympia, WA $39,790

Kennewick, WA $39,790

New London, CT $39,782

Norwich, CT $39,771

Lawrence, MA $39,752

Bakersfield, CA $39,647

Riverside, CA $39,595

New Bedford, MA $39,595

Richland, WA $39,557

Portsmouth, NH $39,527

Vineland, NJ $39,520

San Bernardino, CA $39,490

Boulder, CO $39,384

Worcester, MA $39,354

Portland, OR $39,321

Saint Paul, MN $39,276

Minneapolis, MN $39,276

Philadelphia, PA $39,223

Honolulu, HI $39,024

Springfield, MA $38,893

Providence, RI $38,889

Chicago, IL $38,780

Bellingham, WA $38,735

Baltimore, MD $38,694

Chico, CA $38,600

Wilmington, DE $38,536

Pittsfield, MA $38,499

Manchester, NH $38,428

Spokane, WA $38,262

Denver, CO $38,259

Albany, NY $38,082

Troy, NY $38,067

Schenectady, NY $37,988

Burlington, VT $37,906

Portland, ME $37,775

Salem, OR $37,745

Yakima, WA $37,737

Ann Arbor, MI $37,726

Rochester, MN $37,621

Fresno, CA $37,602

Reno, NV $37,602

Milwaukee, WI $37,568

Detroit, MI $37,531

Allentown, PA $37,519

Carson City, NV $37,516

Houston, TX $37,459

Colorado Springs, CO $37,456

Syracuse, NY $37,437

Eugene, OR $37,366

Bismarck, ND $37,321

Gary, IN $37,321

Galveston, TX $37,321

Springfield, OR $37,290

Medford, OR $37,200

Fort Collins, CO $37,185

Austin, TX $37,155

Mesa, AZ $37,077

Phoenix, AZ $37,069

Dallas, TX $37,058

Reading, PA $37,035

Saint Cloud, MN $37,020

Concord, NH $36,987

Madison, WI $36,972

Utica, NY $36,870

Raleigh, NC $36,840

Las Vegas, NV $36,836

Rochester, NY $36,810

Des Moines, IA $36,806

Atlanta, GA $36,746

Battle Creek, MI $36,735

Salt Lake City, UT $36,724

Lancaster, PA $36,668

Champaign, IL $36,660

Harrisburg, PA $36,615

Durham, NC $36,581

Kansas City, MO $36,577

Kansas City, KS $36,570

Fort Worth, TX $36,566

Boca Raton, FL $36,551

Cleveland, OH $36,547

Columbus, OH $36,540

Pittsburgh, PA $36,536

Richmond, VA $36,521

Indianapolis, IN $36,514

Cincinnati, OH $36,465

Petersburg, VA $36,409

Billings, MT $36,326

Lansing, MI $36,326

Huntsville, AL $36,326

Lebanon, PA $36,322

Dayton, OH $36,319

Pueblo, CO $36,319

Appleton, WI $36,307

Buffalo, NY $36,292

Racine, WI $36,274

Charlotte, NC $36,270

Saint Louis, MO $36,258

Springfield, IL $36,243

Elkhart, IN $36,236

York, PA $36,236

Gastonia, NC $36,232

Benton Harbor, MI $36,232

Beaumont, TX $36,210

Lorain, OH $36,202

Toledo, OH $36,187

Binghamton, NY $36,168

Rock Hill, SC $36,165

Rockford, IL $36,146

Fargo, ND $36,127

Elyria, OH $36,127

Flagstaff, AZ $36,101

Fort Lauderdale, FL $36,078

Miami, FL $36,056

Duluth, MN $35,996

Bangor, ME $35,947

Cedar Rapids, IA $35,906

Louisville, KY $35,887

Grand Rapids, MI $35,879

Hialeah, FL $35,876

Casper, WY $35,823

Scranton, PA $35,778

New Orleans, LA $35,767

Virginia Beach, VA $35,763

Akron, OH $35,744

Peoria, IL $35,696

Sarasota, FL $35,688

Green Bay, WI $35,662

Baton Rouge, LA $35,643

Charleston, SC $35,636

Nashville, TN $35,624

Jamestown, NY $35,617

Davenport, IA $35,617

Tucson, AZ $35,598

Cheyenne, WY $35,587

Saint Petersburg, FL $35,576

Tampa, FL $35,568

Omaha, NE $35,560

Port Arthur, TX $35,545

Evansville, IN $35,545

Bradenton, FL $35,530

Santa Fe, NM $35,463

Orlando, FL $35,425

Clearwater, FL $35,384

Canton, OH $35,305

La Crosse, WI $35,305

Grand Forks, ND $35,294

Albuquerque, NM $35,283

Tulsa, OK $35,283

Newport News, VA $35,279

High Point, NC $35,268

Ogden, UT $35,253

Corpus Christi, TX $35,223

Laramie, WY $35,200

Norfolk, VA $35,200

Rock Island, IL $35,178

Saginaw, MI $35,170

Jacksonville, FL $35,166

Salisbury, NC $35,159

Memphis, TN $35,151

Moline, IL $35,133

Fort Myers, FL $35,121

Waterloo, IA $35,073

Spartanburg, SC $35,035

Lincoln, NE $35,016

Fort Wayne, IN $35,009

Birmingham, AL $34,968

Cedar Falls, IA $34,960

Provo, UT $34,956

Springfield, OH $34,953

San Antonio, TX $34,945

Greensboro, NC $34,930

South Bend, IN $34,926

Winston Salem, NC $34,923

Boise, ID $34,911

Savannah, GA $34,885

Muskegon, MI $34,817

Lima, OH $34,772

Lake Charles, LA $34,757

Anderson, IN $34,750

Lexington, KY $34,739

Augusta, GA $34,727

Greenville, SC $34,727

Wichita, KS $34,694

Tuscaloosa, AL $34,694

Columbia, SC $34,660

Bloomington, IN $34,566

Roanoke, VA $34,544

Asheville, NC $34,495

Knoxville, TN $34,431

Shreveport, LA $34,427

Wilmington, NC $34,378

Frankfort, KY $34,307

Oklahoma City, OK $34,281

Chillicothe, OH $34,266

Longview, TX $34,262

Topeka, KS $34,251

Mobile, AL $34,195

Terre Haute, IN $34,180

Erie, PA $34,176

Altoona, PA $34,157

Melbourne, FL $34,146

Amarillo, TX $34,131

Killeen, TX $34,119

Fayetteville, AR $34,089

Sioux Falls, SD $34,063

Chattanooga, TN $34,041

Idaho Falls, ID $34,037

Gainesville, FL $33,958

Portsmouth, OH $33,939

Little Rock, AR $33,932

Lynchburg, VA $33,932

Lafayette, LA $33,917

Youngstown, OH $33,917

Temple, TX $33,902

Daytona Beach, FL $33,894

Clarksville, TN $33,891

Pensacola, FL $33,887

Hopkinsville, KY $33,774

Charleston, WV $33,770

Florence, SC $33,752

Sioux City, IA $33,729

Macon, GA $33,620

Tallahassee, FL $33,617

Fayetteville, NC $33,609

Waco, TX $33,602

Wichita Falls, TX $33,602

Pine Bluff, AR $33,587

Vincennes, IN $33,515

Lubbock, TX $33,500

Great Falls, MT $33,478

Alamogordo, NM $33,474

Abilene, TX $33,444

Rapid City, SD $33,395

Monroe, LA $33,395

Albany, GA $33,373

Huntington, WV $33,369

Jackson, MS $33,365

Greenville, MS $33,361

Parkersburg, WV $33,324

Montgomery, AL $33,316

Johnstown, PA $33,309

Springfield, MO $33,279

Biloxi, MS $33,260

Sumter, SC $33,181

Columbus, GA $33,178

Twin Falls, ID $33,155

Pascagoula, MS $33,106

Kingsport, TN $33,009

Gulfport, MS $32,997

Alexandria, LA $32,874

Fort Smith, AR $32,780

El Paso, TX $32,678

Helena, MT $32,630

Las Cruces, NM $32,510

Harlingen, TX $32,404

Pocatello, ID $32,371

Florence, AL $32,359

Brownsville, TX $32,352

Dothan, AL $32,292

Mcallen, TX $32,273

Columbus, MS $31,995

Altus, OK $31,823

Lawton, OK $31,752

Pierre, SD $31,616

What Skills Can Increase a Cake Baker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 21.65% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
Repairing (Mentioned in 0.82% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	21.65%
Diversity and Inclusion	1.13%
Repairing	0.82%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cake Baker's salary.

Collaborating: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
Repairing: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Motivating: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Collaborating	$47,659	27%
Repairing	$42,405	13%
Motivating	$42,405	13%
Networking	$42,030	12%
Preventive Maintenance	$40,904	9%
Equipment Maintenance	$40,154	7%

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Cake Baker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cake Baker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$31,916

Average $37,527/year

$40,894

$2,660

Average $3,127/month

$3,408

$614

Average $722/week

$786

$15

Average $18/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,894	$3,408	$786	$20
Average	$37,527	$3,127	$722	$18
25th Percentile	$31,916	$2,660	$614	$15

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Salaries for a Cake Baker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,470 in 2023 to around $36,750 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cake Baker salary trends, .

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