Cake decorator vs hand decorator

The differences between cake decorators and hand decorators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a hand decorator has an average salary of $41,094, which is higher than the $31,509 average annual salary of a cake decorator.

Cake decorator vs hand decorator overview

	Cake Decorator	Hand Decorator
Yearly salary	$31,509	$41,094
Hourly rate	$15.15	$19.76
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	4,788	5,972
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Cake decorator vs hand decorator salary

Cake decorators and hand decorators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cake Decorator	Hand Decorator
Average salary	$31,509	$41,094
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $43,000	Between $22,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	Centreville, VA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	Rich Products	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between cake decorator and hand decorator education

There are a few differences between a cake decorator and a hand decorator in terms of educational background:

	Cake Decorator	Hand Decorator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Cake decorator vs hand decorator demographics

Here are the differences between cake decorators' and hand decorators' demographics:

	Cake Decorator	Hand Decorator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 8.9% Female, 91.1%	Male, 26.3% Female, 73.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 3.4% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between cake decorator and hand decorator duties and responsibilities

Cake decorator example responsibilities.

Assist customers for their needs, and bag groceries.
Bake cookies, scones, muffins and various dessert bars.
Prepare smoothies and milkshakes using recipe book & ingredients provide.
Bake cakes, cookies, and bars in a gluten-free/vegan bakery.
Greet and assist customers, weigh, scan, and package groceries.
Cook food using fryers, oven, stove and the meat smoker.

Hand decorator example responsibilities.

Maintain cleanliness and area sanitation in accordance with company practices and regulatory requirements.
Develop mixed bake and decorate specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Cake decorator vs hand decorator skills

Common cake decorator skills

Food Safety, 15%
Food Handling, 11%
Safety Standards, 8%
Basic Math, 7%
Cleanliness, 6%
Safety Regulations, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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