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Candy Maker salary
Average candy maker salary
$15.43
How much does a candy maker make?
The average candy maker salary in the United States is $32,090. Candy maker salaries typically range between $23,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for candy makers is $15.43 per hour.
Candy maker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Candy makers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Candy Maker earn more?
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Candy Maker salary estimates from across the web
Average candy maker salary by state
The average candy maker salary in Alaska, North Dakota, and Maine are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average candy maker salary states are South Carolina, Arkansas, and Georgia.
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Highest paying states for candy makers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $37,509 | $18.03 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $34,966 | $16.81 |
| 3 | Indiana | $32,996 | $15.86 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $33,621 | $16.16 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $35,722 | $17.17 |
| 6 | Illinois | $33,968 | $16.33 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $34,037 | $16.36 |
| 8 | Michigan | $32,018 | $15.39 |
| 9 | Ohio | $32,392 | $15.57 |
| 10 | New York | $36,013 | $17.31 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $33,139 | $15.93 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $32,611 | $15.68 |
| 13 | Alaska | $39,200 | $18.85 |
| 14 | Maine | $36,537 | $17.57 |
| 15 | Missouri | $32,440 | $15.60 |
| 16 | Iowa | $33,172 | $15.95 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $33,366 | $16.04 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $33,523 | $16.12 |
| 19 | Vermont | $33,668 | $16.19 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $30,971 | $14.89 |
| 21 | California | $34,689 | $16.68 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $33,600 | $16.15 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $32,178 | $15.47 |
| 24 | Utah | $31,579 | $15.18 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $31,141 | $14.97 |
| 26 | Idaho | $30,809 | $14.81 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $29,600 | $14.23 |
| 28 | Kansas | $31,128 | $14.97 |
| 29 | Colorado | $32,033 | $15.40 |
| 30 | Delaware | $31,830 | $15.30 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $30,983 | $14.90 |
| 32 | Maryland | $32,755 | $15.75 |
| 33 | Alabama | $29,273 | $14.07 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $28,751 | $13.82 |
| 35 | Montana | $31,202 | $15.00 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $34,869 | $16.76 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $28,455 | $13.68 |
| 38 | Washington | $30,996 | $14.90 |
| 39 | Virginia | $28,684 | $13.79 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $27,064 | $13.01 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $28,354 | $13.63 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $29,008 | $13.95 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $29,426 | $14.15 |
| 44 | Arizona | $28,793 | $13.84 |
| 45 | District of Columbia | $30,964 | $14.89 |
| 46 | Georgia | $28,116 | $13.52 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $28,780 | $13.84 |
| 48 | Nevada | $29,578 | $14.22 |
| 49 | Texas | $27,419 | $13.18 |
| 50 | Florida | $25,687 | $12.35 |
| 51 | Oregon | $28,720 | $13.81 |
Highest paying cities for candy makers
The highest-paying cities for candy makers are South San Francisco, CA, Eden Prairie, MN, and Agawam Town, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South San Francisco, CA | $34,908 | $16.78 |
| 2 | Eden Prairie, MN | $34,856 | $16.76 |
| 3 | Agawam Town, MA | $33,622 | $16.16 |
| 4 | Lincoln, NE | $33,046 | $15.89 |
| 5 | Sioux City, IA | $32,983 | $15.86 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls, SD | $32,338 | $15.55 |
| 7 | Orem, UT | $31,528 | $15.16 |
| 8 | Sparks, NV | $29,136 | $14.01 |
Candy Maker salary details
A candy maker's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a candy maker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $32,090 | $2,674 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Top companies hiring candy makers now:
Which companies pay candy makers the most?
Candy maker salaries at Cargill and The Walt Disney Company are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average candy maker salary at companies like Optimus and Randstad North America, Inc. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cargill | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| 2 | The Walt Disney Company | $36,289 | $17.45 |
| 3 | Optimus | $32,778 | $15.76 |
| 4 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $31,629 | $15.21 |
| 5 | Scheels | $29,118 | $14.00 |
| 6 | Aventure Staffing | $26,966 | $12.96 |
| 7 | See's Candies | $26,859 | $12.91 |
| 8 | R.M. Schulte & Associates | $25,627 | $12.32 |
| 9 | Kneaders Bakery and Cafe | $24,697 | $11.87 |
| 10 | Six Flags | $23,934 | $11.51 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Candy Maker salary by industry
The average candy maker salary varies across industries:
- The average candy maker salary in the manufacturing industry is $35,780, the highest of any industry.
- The average candy maker salary in the finance industry is $32,225.
- Candy makers in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $26,452, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for candy makers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $35,780 | $17.20 |
| 2 | Professional | $32,225 | $15.49 |
| 3 | Retail | $29,323 | $14.10 |
| 4 | Finance | $28,080 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $26,452 | $12.72 |
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Candy Maker salary trends
The average candy maker salary has risen by $7,142 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average candy maker earned $24,948 annually, but today, they earn $32,090 a year. That works out to a 18% change in pay for candy makers over the last decade.
Compare candy maker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average candy maker salary over time
Compare candy maker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Candy Maker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,100 | $15.43 | +5.9% |
| 2024 | $30,200 | $14.52 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $29,200 | $14.02 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $28,000 | $13.44 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $27,300 | $13.12 | +3.1% |
Recently added candy maker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kar Nut Products Co | Candy Maker-Afternoon Shift 2P-11P | Clinton, MI | 11/24/2024 | $37,566 |
| Ieo Work Travel | (เต็มแล้วจ้า) The Candy. | Hope, ME | 10/24/2024 | $32,349 |
| Elmer Chocolate | Candy Packaging General Labor Day Shift | Ponchatoula, LA | 10/23/2024 | $27,131 |
| Sees | Assistant Candy Maker | South San Francisco, CA | 10/17/2024 | $39,131 |
| BÉQuet Confections | Candy Maker--Seasonal/Temporary | Bozeman, MT | 10/09/2024 | $41,114 |
| Elmer Chocolate | Candy Packaging General Labor Day Shift | Ponchatoula, LA | 09/26/2024 | $27,131 |
| Optimus Group | Candy Maker/Warehouse Associate | Anaheim, CA | 09/24/2024 | $33,392 |
| Watson's Candies Inc. | Candy Maker | Tonawanda, NY | 09/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Scheels Sports | Fuzziwigs Candy Store-Daytime | Sparks, NV | 09/12/2024 | $33,392 |
| Afuri Izakaya | Candy Maker | Fine, NY | 09/10/2024 | $41,740 |
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