Baker/cake decorator vs pie maker

The differences between baker/cake decorators and pie makers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a baker/cake decorator and a pie maker. Additionally, a pie maker has an average salary of $37,768, which is higher than the $27,149 average annual salary of a baker/cake decorator.

The top three skills for a baker/cake decorator include wedding cakes, cleanliness and cupcakes. The most important skills for a pie maker are POS, credit card, and safety standards.

Baker/cake decorator vs pie maker overview

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Pie Maker
Yearly salary	$27,149	$37,768
Hourly rate	$13.05	$18.16
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	7,957	6,990
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Baker/cake decorator vs pie maker salary

Baker/cake decorators and pie makers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Pie Maker
Average salary	$27,149	$37,768
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $36,000	Between $25,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	Livingston, NJ	-
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	-
Best paying company	Whole Foods Market	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between baker/cake decorator and pie maker education

There are a few differences between a baker/cake decorator and a pie maker in terms of educational background:

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Pie Maker
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Baker/cake decorator vs pie maker demographics

Here are the differences between baker/cake decorators' and pie makers' demographics:

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Pie Maker
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 12.9% Female, 87.1%	Male, 41.8% Female, 58.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 9.4% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between baker/cake decorator and pie maker duties and responsibilities

Baker/cake decorator example responsibilities.

Manage inventory of ingredients and culinary supplies.
Place the orders for groceries and supplies.
Utilize food safety procedures (FIFO).
Used FiFo system to restock shelves with new products.
Maintain inventory control, cleanliness and sanitation.
Prepare and bake bagels in a high-volume bakery and maintain proficiency at every station.

Pie maker example responsibilities.

Experience in greeting customers in person and over phone, while managing POS computer systems and money transactions.
Deliver smoothies with proper ingredient measurements and an enthusiastic attitude throughout entire process consistently.
Prepare relish plates of green onions, celery, radishes and olives.

Baker/cake decorator vs pie maker skills

Common baker/cake decorator skills

Wedding Cakes, 21%
Cleanliness, 15%
Cupcakes, 15%
Customer Service, 9%
Bakery Products, 8%
Food Preparation, 5%

Common pie maker skills

POS, 39%
Credit Card, 32%
Safety Standards, 29%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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