Median Salary
$37,360
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$17.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$51,000
entry level starts ~$28,600
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 41,000 employed
How much does a Floral Designer make?
A Floral Designer earns a median annual salary of $37,360 in the United States, which works out to roughly $17.96 per hour for full-time work. Most Floral Designers earn between $28,600 at the entry level and $51,000 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $32,810 and $45,700 a year.
That is $24,030 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Floral Designer salary range by percentile
Half of all Floral Designers earn between $32,810 and $45,700 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,600 | $13.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $32,810 | $15.77 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $37,360 | $17.96 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $45,700 | $21.97 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $51,000 | $24.52 |
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Highest-paying states for Floral Designer
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alaska leads the country for Floral Designer pay at $48,130 a year, followed by California ($47,040) and Massachusetts ($46,460). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $29,370 — a gap of $18,760 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Floral Designer salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Alaska $48,130California $47,040Massachusetts $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
Workforce and education
About 41,000 people work as Floral Designers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $39,520 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Floral Designer make in the United States?
The median Floral Designer salary in the United States is $37,360 per year, or about $17.96 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $28,600, while the top 10% of earners make $51,000 or more.
How does Floral Designer pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Floral Designer median of $37,360 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Floral Designers the most?
Alaska is the highest-paying state for Floral Designers, with a median salary of $48,130 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Floral Designer?
Becoming a Floral Designer typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Floral Designers work in the United States?
About 41,000 people were employed as Floral Designers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.