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Cake decorator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Cake Decorator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.49
Average $16.49
Low $11.84
High $22.95

The average salary for a cake decorator is $16.49 per hour in the United States. 6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 9, 2026).

Cake Decorator job openings in United States

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Cake Decorator
Sam's Italian Market
Willow Grove, PA
$20 an hour
Full-time
36 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Cake Decorator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Concorde Education
 
$176,800per year
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Palm Beach State College
 
$75,920per year
LHI
 
$72,800per year
State of South Carolina
 
$67,600per year
Rise Baking Company
 
$64,111per year
Carlo's Bakery
 
$62,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Cake Decorators near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $18.53 per hour
  2. Villa Rica, GA
    $16.43 per hour
  3. Austin, TX
    $16.33 per hour
  4. Saint Cloud, MN
    $15.88 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $14.48 per hour

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The average salary for a Cake Decorator is $16.49 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 9, 2026.

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Cake Decorator salaries typically range between a low of $11.84 and a high of $22.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Cake Decorator include Chicago, IL at $18.53 per hour, Villa Rica, GA at $16.43 per hour, and Austin, TX at $16.33 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Cake Decorator include Concorde Education ($176,800 per year) and Palm Beach State College ($75,920 per year).