As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cake Decorator in New Mexico is $25,711, equivalent to $12 per hour, $494 weekly, or $2,143 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cake Decorator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cake Decorator in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $21,719 to $29,199. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($23,622) and 75th percentile ($27,537), while top earners (90th percentile) make $29,199 per year. This $3,915 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 Mexico Cake Decorator often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 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 $21,719 NM August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $23,622 NM August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $25,711 NM August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $27,537 NM August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $29,199 NM August 01, 2026
25% $23,622 10% $21,719 90% $29,199 75% $27,537 $25,711 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $26,726 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $28,210 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $27,380 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $28,856 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $28,702 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $28,729 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $27,472 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $28,167 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $27,798 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $28,067 Date Updated August 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
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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