California Median
$47,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+26% vs US median
US median $37,360
State Rank
#2 of 51
4,080 employed here
How much does a Floral Designer make in California?
Floral Designers in California take home a median of $47,040 annually — roughly $22.62 an hour — which runs 26% above the national median of $37,360.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $37,140 while the top 10% make $60,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,540 and $50,910 a year.
Floral Designer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,140 | $17.86 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,540 | $19.01 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,040 | $22.62 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $50,910 | $24.48 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,250 | $28.97 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories for Floral Designer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Floral Designer salary in other states
Alaska $48,130Massachusetts $46,460Hawaii $46,170Colorado $45,380New York $45,260New Jersey $45,190Oregon $44,730Vermont $44,720Washington $44,460New Hampshire $43,230District of Columbia $42,950Maryland $41,020Delaware $39,630Nevada $39,600Connecticut $39,220Virginia $37,350Minnesota $37,190North Carolina $37,190Arizona $36,860Idaho $36,830Florida $36,770Rhode Island $36,420Indiana $36,280Tennessee $36,220Utah $35,980Maine $35,930Nebraska $35,930Pennsylvania $35,920Michigan $35,890Illinois $35,880Ohio $35,790Georgia $35,440Iowa $35,340North Dakota $35,290Texas $35,080Wyoming $35,020Wisconsin $35,010Kentucky $34,940Alabama $34,430Missouri $34,210Montana $34,100South Dakota $33,910New Mexico $33,870South Carolina $32,000Kansas $31,190Louisiana $30,000Arkansas $29,910West Virginia $29,860Oklahoma $29,660Mississippi $29,370
Working as a Floral Designer in California
Nationally, about 41,000 people work as Floral Designers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($47,040) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Floral Designer make in California?
The median Floral Designer salary in California is $47,040 per year, or about $22.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,140 at the entry level to $60,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Floral Designers about 26% more than the national median of $37,360. California ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Floral Designers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,040 a year. About 4,080 Floral Designers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.