As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cake Decorator in Virginia is $27,953, equivalent to $13 per hour, $538 weekly, or $2,329 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $23,609 to $31,749. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($25,679) and 75th percentile ($29,940), while top earners (90th percentile) make $31,749 per year. This $4,261 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, Virginia Cake Decorator often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $23,609 VA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $25,679 VA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $27,953 VA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $29,940 VA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $31,749 VA February 01, 2026
25% $25,679 10% $23,609 90% $31,749 75% $29,940 $27,953 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $33,240 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $29,127 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $26,197 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $28,236 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $28,164 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $26,966 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $28,947 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $33,090 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $33,240 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $27,137 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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