As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cake Decorator in Michigan is $27,336, equivalent to $13 per hour, $526 weekly, or $2,278 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $23,089 to $31,049. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($25,113) and 75th percentile ($29,280), while top earners (90th percentile) make $31,049 per year. This $4,167 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, Michigan Cake Decorator often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $23,089 MI February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $25,113 MI February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $27,336 MI February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $29,280 MI February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $31,049 MI February 01, 2026
25% $25,113 10% $23,089 90% $31,049 75% $29,280 $27,336 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 Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $29,977 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $28,064 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $28,704 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $29,689 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $29,370 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $27,896 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $28,407 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $27,929 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $27,896 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $27,896 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    Cake Decorator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Food Services Team Lead

    2 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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