Cake decorator vs paint preparer

The differences between cake decorators and paint preparers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a paint preparer has an average salary of $33,153, which is higher than the $31,509 average annual salary of a cake decorator.

The top three skills for a cake decorator include food safety, food handling and safety standards. The most important skills for a paint preparer are caulking, mask, and painting process.

Cake decorator vs paint preparer overview

	Cake Decorator	Paint Preparer
Yearly salary	$31,509	$33,153
Hourly rate	$15.15	$15.94
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	4,788	1,548
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Cake decorator vs paint preparer salary

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

	Cake Decorator	Paint Preparer
Average salary	$31,509	$33,153
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $43,000	Between $24,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Centreville, VA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	Rich Products	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between cake decorator and paint preparer education

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

	Cake Decorator	Paint Preparer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Cake decorator vs paint preparer demographics

Here are the differences between cake decorators' and paint preparers' demographics:

	Cake Decorator	Paint Preparer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 8.9% Female, 91.1%	Male, 84.4% Female, 15.6%
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, 10.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 3.3% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between cake decorator and paint preparer 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.

Paint preparer example responsibilities.

Install, repair and fabricate fiberglass components within specifications dictate by military contracts.
Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.

Cake decorator vs paint preparer skills

Common cake decorator skills

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

Common paint preparer skills

Caulking, 59%
Mask, 17%
Painting Process, 14%
Coats, 9%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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