Cake Decorater Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cake Decorater in the United States is $36,332 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,351
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,010 to $38,959
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,895
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Cake Decorater Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,959 $3,247 $749 $19
Average $36,332 $3,028 $699 $17
25th Percentile $34,010 $2,834 $654 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Cake Decorater Salaries

A Cake Decorater'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.

How Experience Level Affects Cake Decorater Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cake Decorater'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): $35,965
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $36,216
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,796
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,912
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,989
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cake Decorater$35,965
Intermediate Level Cake Decorater$36,216
Senior Level Cake Decorater$36,796
Specialist Level Cake Decorater$36,912
Expert Level Cake Decorater$36,989
$35,965 0 yr
$36,216 < 2 yrs
$36,796 2-4 yrs
$36,912 5-8 yrs
$36,989 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Cake Decorater 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 Decoraters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,227.
  • California: $40,075.
  • Massachusetts: $39,540.

Top Paying Cities for Cake Decoraters

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: $45,826
  • San Francisco: $45,324
  • Oakland: $44,369

What Skills Can Increase a Cake Decorater's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 20.11% 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.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 3.86% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • Food Preparation (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to food preparation: Food preparation – art form and applied science that includes but is not limited to cooking.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 20.11%
Product Quality 3.86%
Food Preparation 1.38%
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 Decorater's salary.
  • WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
WFM
$39,602
9%
Standard Operating Procedures
$38,876
7%
Service Excellence
$38,512
6%
Work Ethic
$38,149
5%
Housekeeping
$38,149
5%
Communicates Effectively
$37,786
4%
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How Education impacts a Cake Decorater's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cake Decoraters enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Decorater with a No Diploma is between $30,508 and $33,014).

Cake Decorater Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cake Decorater
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.1%
High School 54.5%
Associates 27.3%
Bachelors 9.1%
Masters 3.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Cake Decorater Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cake Decorater'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 Decorater

Salaries for a Cake Decorater can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $37,352 in 2023 to around $37,436 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cake Decorater salary trends, .

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2023
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2024
$37,627
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