Floral Designers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for floral designers in the U.S. is $37,360 ($17.96 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $37,360
- Mean annual wage
- $39,520
- Median hourly wage
- $17.96
- Employment
- 40,590
40,590 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,600 | $13.75 |
| 25th percentile | $32,810 | $15.78 |
| Median (50th) | $37,360 | $17.96 |
| 75th percentile | $45,700 | $21.97 |
| 90th percentile | $51,000 | $24.52 |
Highest-paying states for floral designers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48,130 | 80 |
| California | $47,040 | 4,080 |
| Massachusetts | $46,460 | 870 |
| Hawaii | $46,170 | 380 |
| Colorado | $45,380 | 790 |
| New York | $45,260 | 2,330 |
| New Jersey | $45,190 | 1,020 |
| Oregon | $44,730 | 710 |
| Vermont | $44,720 | 110 |
| Washington | $44,460 | 910 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $29,370 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $29,660 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $29,860 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $29,910 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $30,000 median annual wage
About this occupation
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Typical tasks
- Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
- Wrap and price completed arrangements.
- Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
- Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries.
- Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
- Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 5.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 31.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.3% |
| Associate's degree | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.5% |
| Master's degree | 3.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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