As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cake Decorator in California is $30,617, equivalent to $15 per hour, $589 weekly, or $2,551 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cake Decorator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cake Decorator in California vary widely, spanning from $25,860 to $34,776. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,127) and 75th percentile ($32,794), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,776 per year. This $4,667 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Foodservice, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Cake Decorator often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Cake Decorator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cake Decorator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $25,860 CA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $28,127 CA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $30,617 CA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $32,794 CA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $34,776 CA February 01, 2026
25% $28,127 10% $25,860 90% $34,776 75% $32,794 $30,617 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Cake Decorator ?

Cake decorating is one of the sugar arts that uses icing or frosting and other edible decorative elements to make plain cakes more visually interesting. Alternatively, cakes can be molded and sculpted to resemble three-dimensional persons, places and things. Cakes are decorated to mark a special celebration (such as a birthday or wedding). They can also mark national or religious holidays, or be used to promote commercial enterprises. However, cakes may be baked and decorated for almost any social occasion....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $31,454 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $32,102 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $33,042 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $31,430 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $30,700 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $32,610 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $31,496 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $29,902 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $36,663 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $36,579 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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    Cake Decorator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    2 + years experience
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