Wedding cake designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wedding cake designer demographics by:
Wedding cake designer gender statistics
87.4% of wedding cake designers are women and 12.6% of wedding cake designers are men.
- Female, 87.4%
- Male, 12.6%
Wedding cake designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.4% |
| Male | 12.6% |
Wedding cake designer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,979
Female income
$75,288
Wedding cake designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wedding cake designer positions over time. Currently, 87.4% of wedding cake designers are female.
Wedding cake designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.66% | 86.34% |
| 2011 | 13.79% | 86.21% |
| 2012 | 13.40% | 86.60% |
| 2013 | 14.59% | 85.41% |
| 2014 | 13.52% | 86.48% |
| 2015 | 13.88% | 86.12% |
| 2016 | 13.35% | 86.65% |
| 2017 | 12.91% | 87.09% |
| 2018 | 13.94% | 86.06% |
| 2019 | 12.47% | 87.53% |
| 2020 | 12.50% | 87.50% |
| 2021 | 12.56% | 87.44% |
Wedding cake designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wedding cake designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Wedding Cake Designer | 13% | 87% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Wedding cake designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wedding cake designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all wedding cake designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of wedding cake designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of wedding cake designers are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Wedding cake designer race
| Wedding cake designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Wedding cake designer race and ethnicity over time
See how wedding cake designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wedding cake designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Wedding cake designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wedding cake designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White wedding cake designers have the lowest average salary at $76,025.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,402 |
| White | $76,025 |
| Black or African American | $76,227 |
| Asian | $84,366 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,214 |
Average wedding cake designer age
See how the average age of wedding cake designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wedding cake designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Wedding cake designer age breakdown
The average age of wedding cake designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the wedding cake designer population.
Wedding cake designer age breakdown
| Wedding Cake Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Wedding cake designer educational attainment
The most common degree for wedding cake designers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of wedding cake designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Wedding cake designers by degree level
| Wedding cake designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Wedding cake designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wedding cake designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,695 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wedding cake designers earn a median annual income of $84,921 compared to $76,199 for wedding cake designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,695 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,921 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,199 |
Wedding cake designer employment statistics
Company size where wedding cake designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wedding cake designers work.
Wedding cake designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Wedding cake designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wedding cake designers are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Wedding cake designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 34% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Wedding cake designer turnover and employment statistics
Wedding cake designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wedding cake designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wedding cake designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wedding cake designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average wedding cake designer tenure
The average wedding cake designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 261 wedding cake designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wedding cake designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Wedding cake designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wedding cake designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animator | 11.32% | 571 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Wedding Cake Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | 9,325 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | 53,507 |
Similar wedding cake designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animator | 11.32% | 571 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | 9,325 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | 53,507 |
Foreign languages spoken by wedding cake designers
The most common foreign language among wedding cake designers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 12.5% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Ukrainian, 12.5%
Wedding cake designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Ukrainian | 12.5% |