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What is a cap maker and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreCap MakerUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $53,108

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
9.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.75%

Asian 5.54%

Black or African American 12.24%

Hispanic or Latino 19.17%

Unknown 4.02%

White 58.29%

Gender

female 70.59%

male 29.41%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44

Key steps to become a cap maker

  1. Explore cap maker education requirements

    Most common cap maker degrees

    High School Diploma

    40.0 %

    Diploma

    40.0 %

    Bachelor's

    20.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific cap maker skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Visual Inspections100.00%
  3. Research cap maker duties and responsibilities

    • Maintain solid product speed and ensure wicks are clip inside of all candle jars.
    • Apply clips to candle wicks.
  4. Apply for cap maker jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cap maker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cap maker salary

The average cap maker salary in the United States is $53,108 per year or $26 per hour. Cap maker salaries range between $24,000 and $114,000 per year.

Average cap maker salary
$53,108 Yearly
$25.53 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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