Cake decorator demographics and statistics in the US
Cake decorator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates cake decorator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our cake decorator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about cake decorators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 24,759 cake decorators currently employed in the United States.
- 91.1% of all cake decorators are women, while 8.9% are men.
- The average cake decorator age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of cake decorators is White (58.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.3%), Black or African American (11.3%) and Unknown (4.0%).
- Cake decorators are most in-demand in Houston, TX.
- The retail industry is the highest-paying for cake decorators.
- 4% of all cake decorators are LGBT.
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Cake decorator demographics by:
Cake decorator gender statistics
91.1% of cake decorators are women and 8.9% of cake decorators are men.
- Female, 91.1%
- Male, 8.9%
Cake decorator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.1% |
| Male | 8.9% |
Cake decorator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,796
Female income
$27,228
Cake decorator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cake decorator positions over time. Currently, 91.1% of cake decorators are female.
Cake decorator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.72% | 91.28% |
| 2011 | 7.86% | 92.14% |
| 2012 | 7.13% | 92.87% |
| 2013 | 7.10% | 92.90% |
| 2014 | 8.25% | 91.75% |
| 2015 | 8.97% | 91.03% |
| 2016 | 7.14% | 92.86% |
| 2017 | 8.15% | 91.85% |
| 2018 | 9.01% | 90.99% |
| 2019 | 8.19% | 91.81% |
| 2020 | 6.53% | 93.47% |
| 2021 | 8.85% | 91.15% |
Cake decorator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cake decorators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Cake decorator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cake decorators is White, which makes up 58.4% of all cake decorators. Comparatively, 22.3% of cake decorators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of cake decorators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cake decorator race
| Cake decorator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cake decorator race and ethnicity over time
See how cake decorator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cake decorator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.44% | 10.16% | 3.41% | 22.16% |
| 2011 | 59.99% | 12.35% | 2.67% | 21.97% |
| 2012 | 60.13% | 11.38% | 2.92% | 23.40% |
| 2013 | 61.11% | 11.42% | 3.77% | 20.89% |
| 2014 | 63.06% | 11.35% | 3.32% | 19.51% |
| 2015 | 61.38% | 10.76% | 2.81% | 21.51% |
| 2016 | 59.15% | 11.95% | 3.78% | 22.71% |
| 2017 | 62.47% | 10.44% | 3.74% | 20.55% |
| 2018 | 60.67% | 11.77% | 3.32% | 21.30% |
| 2019 | 64.86% | 10.08% | 3.40% | 18.81% |
| 2020 | 61.61% | 10.02% | 3.56% | 19.22% |
| 2021 | 58.40% | 11.29% | 3.43% | 22.31% |
Cake decorator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cake decorators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cake decorators have the lowest average salary at $28,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,237 |
| White | $30,887 |
| Black or African American | $30,242 |
| Asian | $32,825 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,920 |
Average cake decorator age
See how the average age of cake decorators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cake decorator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Cake decorator age breakdown
The average age of cake decorators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the cake decorator population.
Cake decorator age breakdown
| Cake Decorator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Cake decorator educational attainment
The most common degree for cake decorators is high school diploma, with 31% of cake decorators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cake decorators by degree level
| Cake decorator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cake decorator employment statistics
Company size where cake decorators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cake decorators work.
Cake decorator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Cake decorator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cake decorators are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Cake decorator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 56% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Cake decorator turnover and employment statistics
Cake decorator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cake decorators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cake decorator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cake decorator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average cake decorator tenure
The average cake decorator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 13,844 cake decorators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cake decorator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Cake decorator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cake decorators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cake Decorator | 4.35% | - |
| Fiberglass Quality Technician | 4.47% | 64,898 |
| Bread Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 42,105 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Oilseed Meat Presser | 8.41% | 7,947 |
| Still Worker Helper | 8.89% | 36,817 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Similar cake decorator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Quality Technician | 4.47% | 64,898 |
| Bread Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 42,105 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Oilseed Meat Presser | 8.41% | 7,947 |
| Still Worker Helper | 8.89% | 36,817 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by cake decorators
The most common foreign language among cake decorators is Spanish at 68.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and German is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
- Spanish, 68.3%
- French, 8.3%
- German, 3.2%
- Portuguese, 2.5%
- Russian, 2.5%
- Other, 15.2%
Cake decorator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| German | 3.2% |
| Portuguese | 2.5% |
| Russian | 2.5% |
| Other | 15.2% |
