Floral designers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,600 | $13.75 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $37,360 | $17.96 |
| Mean (average) | $39,520 | $19.00 |
| 90th percentile | $51,000 | $24.52 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Floral designers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 52 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,430 | $22,880 | $46,620 | 470 | 0.85 |
| Alaska | $48,130 | $38,630 | $53,170 | 80 | 0.91 |
| Arizona | $36,860 | $34,280 | $49,470 | 390 | 0.46 |
| Arkansas | $29,910 | $23,830 | $41,640 | 420 | 1.25 |
| California | $47,040 | $37,140 | $60,250 | 4,080 | 0.86 |
| Colorado | $45,380 | $35,030 | $56,180 | 790 | 1.05 |
| Connecticut | $39,220 | $34,860 | $58,500 | 490 | 1.11 |
| Delaware | $39,630 | $31,200 | $48,030 | 100 | 0.77 |
| District of Columbia | $42,950 | $36,400 | $57,990 | 70 | 0.38 |
| Florida | $36,770 | $30,120 | $50,460 | 2,600 | 1 |
| Georgia | $35,440 | $26,720 | $54,640 | 1,020 | 0.8 |
| Hawaii | $46,170 | $33,750 | $62,010 | 380 | 2.33 |
| Idaho | $36,830 | $26,540 | $43,880 | 330 | 1.49 |
| Illinois | $35,880 | $31,200 | $47,270 | 1,760 | 1.11 |
| Indiana | $36,280 | $27,410 | $48,090 | 800 | 0.96 |
| Iowa | $35,340 | $28,350 | $47,230 | 430 | 1.06 |
| Kansas | $31,190 | $23,330 | $41,600 | 490 | 1.3 |
| Kentucky | $34,940 | $21,310 | $44,770 | 430 | 0.83 |
| Louisiana | $30,000 | $23,040 | $45,380 | 430 | 0.86 |
| Maine | $35,930 | $31,340 | $47,270 | 290 | 1.75 |
| Maryland | $41,020 | $32,250 | $53,890 | 460 | 0.63 |
| Massachusetts | $46,460 | $37,020 | $62,470 | 870 | 0.92 |
| Michigan | $35,890 | $30,220 | $44,570 | 1,640 | 1.43 |
| Minnesota | $37,190 | $29,580 | $47,900 | 580 | 0.76 |
| Mississippi | $29,370 | $21,400 | $41,600 | 290 | 0.96 |
| Missouri | $34,210 | $28,670 | $46,110 | 1,160 | 1.51 |
| Montana | $34,100 | $27,640 | $42,870 | 290 | 2.16 |
| Nebraska | $35,930 | $28,080 | $46,350 | 390 | 1.44 |
| Nevada | $39,600 | $29,570 | $50,320 | 440 | 1.1 |
| New Hampshire | $43,230 | $36,270 | $53,210 | 220 | 1.24 |
| New Jersey | $45,190 | $36,640 | $57,070 | 1,020 | 0.91 |
| New Mexico | $33,870 | $25,990 | $47,480 | 170 | 0.75 |
| New York | $45,260 | $36,130 | $59,200 | 2,330 | 0.92 |
| North Carolina | $37,190 | $23,510 | $48,890 | 990 | 0.77 |
| North Dakota | $35,290 | $31,050 | $50,630 | 170 | 1.49 |
| Ohio | $35,790 | $26,130 | $45,760 | 1,520 | 1.05 |
| Oklahoma | $29,660 | $22,980 | $43,750 | 450 | 1 |
| Oregon | $44,730 | $36,590 | $49,620 | 710 | 1.38 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,920 | $27,780 | $46,680 | 1,840 | 1.17 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,810 | $21,840 | $27,470 | 240 | 0.97 |
| Rhode Island | $36,420 | $32,280 | $57,500 | 310 | 2.33 |
| South Carolina | $32,000 | $21,330 | $46,520 | 500 | 0.83 |
| South Dakota | $33,910 | $32,280 | $45,670 | 190 | 1.63 |
| Tennessee | $36,220 | $26,870 | $46,590 | 890 | 1.04 |
| Texas | $35,080 | $26,900 | $45,240 | 3,100 | 0.84 |
| Utah | $35,980 | $28,330 | $45,890 | 830 | 1.83 |
| Vermont | $44,720 | $35,010 | $48,820 | 110 | 1.37 |
| Virginia | $37,350 | $30,300 | $50,010 | 980 | 0.91 |
| Washington | $44,460 | $37,710 | $56,560 | 910 | 0.98 |
| West Virginia | $29,860 | $22,580 | $38,760 | 250 | 1.36 |
| Wisconsin | $35,010 | $25,480 | $46,750 | 1,030 | 1.34 |
| Wyoming | $35,020 | $27,620 | $41,290 | 120 | 1.59 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for floral designers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 5,200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 13.9%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for floral designers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
- Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
- Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
- Perform office and retail service duties, such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items, and receiving payment.
- Wrap and price completed arrangements.
- Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries.
- Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
- Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
Technology skills
- Facebook (hot technology)
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- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Inventory tracking software
- Supply ordering software
- Timekeeping software
- Transaction accounting software
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Time Management, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination, Persuasion.
Common job titles: Floral Artist, Floral Business Owner, Floral Clerk, Floral Studio Designer, Florist, Wedding Decorator.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do floral designers make?
The national median annual wage for floral designers was $37,360 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $28,600 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $51,000. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do floral designers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is floral designers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of floral designers to change -5.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 5,200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay floral designers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Alaska ($48,130), California ($47,040), Massachusetts ($46,460). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.