As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cake Decorator in New Jersey is $30,087, equivalent to $14 per hour, $579 weekly, or $2,507 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $25,408 to $34,166. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($27,638) and 75th percentile ($32,222), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,166 per year. This $4,584 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, New Jersey Cake Decorator often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $25,408 NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $27,638 NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $30,087 NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $32,222 NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $34,166 NJ April 01, 2026
25% $27,638 10% $25,408 90% $34,166 75% $32,222 $30,087 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $34,408 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $34,682 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $34,712 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $34,247 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $35,214 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $34,408 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $33,798 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $34,165 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $34,712 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $34,408 Date Updated April 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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