Cake Decorating Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cake Decorating in the United States is $30,365 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $34,508
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,664 to $32,533
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25,205
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Cake Decorating Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $32,533 $2,711 $626 $16
Average $30,365 $2,530 $584 $15
25th Percentile $27,664 $2,305 $532 $13
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Key Factors That Influence Cake Decorating Salaries

A Cake Decorating'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Cake Decoratings

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: $38,299
  • San Francisco: $37,880
  • Oakland: $37,081

What Skills Can Increase a Cake Decorating's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.61% 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.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
  • Catering (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14.61%
Foodservice 2.87%
Catering 1.44%
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 Decorating's salary.
  • Generosity: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Generosity
$41,903
38%
WFM
$34,312
13%
Commitment
$33,705
11%
Analysis
$32,490
7%
Brand Awareness
$32,490
7%
Decision Making
$32,187
6%
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Cake Decorating Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cake Decorating roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Cake Decorating positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cake Decorating as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cake Decorating

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$35,830$17.018%
Pharmaceuticals$34,919$17.015%
Biotechnology$34,008$16.012%
Energy & Utilities$33,401$16.010%
Aerospace & Defense$32,794$16.08%

How Education impacts a Cake Decorating's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cake Decoratings enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cake Decorating with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $32,120 and $34,508).

Cake Decorating Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cake Decorating
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.8%
High School 50.8%
Associates 24.9%
Bachelors 15.0%
Masters 0.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Cake Decorating Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cake Decorating'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Cake Decorating

Salaries for a Cake Decorating can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $30,113 in 2023 to around $29,621 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cake Decorating salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cake Decorating Over Time

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2023
$30,113
2024
$29,967
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2023 $30,113
2024 $29,967
2025 $29,621
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FAQ about Cake Decorating

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Cake Decorating?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Cake Decorating roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

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