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Decorator salary
Average decorator salary
$15.45
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Average decorator salary by state
Highest paying states for decorators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $42,752 | $20.55 |
| 2 | Virginia | $42,426 | $20.40 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $42,345 | $20.36 |
| 4 | Indiana | $40,369 | $19.41 |
| 5 | Idaho | $39,649 | $19.06 |
| 6 | Washington | $40,995 | $19.71 |
| 7 | Maine | $44,681 | $21.48 |
| 8 | Alaska | $40,431 | $19.44 |
| 9 | California | $36,577 | $17.59 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $36,648 | $17.62 |
| 11 | Ohio | $32,552 | $15.65 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $40,814 | $19.62 |
| 13 | Illinois | $35,283 | $16.96 |
| 14 | Kansas | $32,534 | $15.64 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $33,084 | $15.91 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $34,731 | $16.70 |
| 17 | Vermont | $35,135 | $16.89 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $35,551 | $17.09 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $30,712 | $14.77 |
| 20 | Iowa | $34,610 | $16.64 |
| 21 | Montana | $32,264 | $15.51 |
| 22 | Maryland | $33,033 | $15.88 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $31,721 | $15.25 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $31,807 | $15.29 |
| 25 | Oregon | $32,188 | $15.47 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $32,172 | $15.47 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $31,815 | $15.30 |
| 28 | Utah | $30,667 | $14.74 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $32,235 | $15.50 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $31,943 | $15.36 |
| 31 | Nevada | $29,264 | $14.07 |
| 32 | New York | $32,707 | $15.72 |
| 33 | Colorado | $32,784 | $15.76 |
| 34 | Missouri | $31,403 | $15.10 |
| 35 | Delaware | $30,122 | $14.48 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $28,495 | $13.70 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $29,846 | $14.35 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $28,428 | $13.67 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $30,257 | $14.55 |
| 40 | Texas | $28,908 | $13.90 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $29,938 | $14.39 |
| 42 | Michigan | $28,113 | $13.52 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $28,283 | $13.60 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $28,824 | $13.86 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $24,317 | $11.69 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $29,290 | $14.08 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $27,616 | $13.28 |
| 48 | Florida | $27,561 | $13.25 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $24,617 | $11.84 |
| 50 | Georgia | $23,673 | $11.38 |
| 51 | Alabama | $25,559 | $12.29 |
Decorator salary details
A decorator's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a decorator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $32,136 | $2,678 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying decorator jobs
The highest paying types of decorators are hand striper, hand touch up painter, and hand decorator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Decorator | $31,509 | $2,626 | $15.15 | 4,788 |
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Decorator salary trends
The average decorator salary has risen by $8,426 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average decorator earned $23,710 annually, but today, they earn $32,136 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for decorators over the last decade.
Compare decorator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average decorator salary over time
Compare decorator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Decorator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,100 | $15.45 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | $30,400 | $14.64 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $28,700 | $13.79 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $28,500 | $13.69 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $27,700 | $13.34 | +2.5% |
Recently added decorator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Staffing | Decorator Night Shift | Fountain Inn, SC | 06/26/2025 | $35,479 |
| Disney Worldwide Services | Decorator-Holiday Services-Seasonal, Walt Disney World | Buena Vista, CA | 06/26/2025 | $48,878 |
| Walt Disney Co | Decorator-Holiday Services-Seasonal, Walt Disney World | Orlando, FL | 06/19/2025 | $48,878 |
| Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Krispy Kreme Doughnut Decorator | Burbank, CA | 06/18/2025 | $41,740 |
| Peopleready | Banquet Decorator | Round Rock, TX | 06/17/2025 | $35,479 |
| Rise Baking Company | Decorator-1ST, 2Nd & 3Rd Shift | Douglasville, GA | 06/16/2025 | $32,349 |
| Bernie & Phyl's Furniture | Showroom Decorator | Braintree Town, MA | 06/07/2025 | $37,566 |
| Albertsons Companies | Bake Off Decorator | San Clemente, CA | 05/26/2025 | $36,001 |
| Best Maid Cookie Company | Decorator-1ST, 2Nd & 3Rd Shift | Douglasville, GA | 05/22/2025 | $32,349 |
| Rise Baking Company | Decorator-1ST, 2Nd & 3Rd Shift | Douglasville, GA | 05/21/2025 | $32,349 |
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