As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cake Decorator in New Mexico is $25,709, equivalent to $12 per hour, $494 weekly, or $2,142 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 Mexico vary widely, spanning from $21,714 to $29,196. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($23,618) and 75th percentile ($27,534), while top earners (90th percentile) make $29,196 per year. This $3,916 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 $21,714 NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $23,618 NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $25,709 NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $27,534 NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $29,196 NM January 01, 2026
25% $23,618 10% $21,714 90% $29,196 75% $27,534 $25,709 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 $26,078 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $27,851 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $26,713 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $28,156 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $27,851 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $27,797 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $26,264 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $27,851 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $26,997 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $27,851 Date Updated January 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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