Floral Designer Salary
Floral Designers earn a median $37,360 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
U.S. median
$37,360
$17.96 per hour
Range
$28,600 – $51,000
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
40,590
across the U.S.
▲3.4%
Pay trend: The median for floral designers in the U.S. rose from $36,120 (May 2024) to $37,360 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.0%.
What floral designers do
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -5.6% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 5,200
- Self-employed
- 14%
Employment of floral designers is projected to shrink 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Floral Designer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$32,199
per year · effective tax rate 13.8%
$2,683Monthly
$1,342Twice a month
$1,238Every 2 weeks
$15.48Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,303
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,316
- Medicare (1.45%)$542
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,199
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,600 | $13.75 | $25,160 |
| 25th percentile | $32,810 | $15.77 | $28,543 |
| Median (50th) | $37,360 | $17.96 | $32,199 |
| 75th percentile | $45,700 | $21.97 | $38,900 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $51,000 | $24.52 | $43,159 |
Floral Designer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48,130 | +5.8% | $40,852 | $38,630 – $53,170 | 80 |
| California | $47,040 | +3.0% | $38,493 | $37,140 – $60,250 | 4,080 |
| Massachusetts | $46,460 | +7.4% | $37,408 | $37,020 – $62,470 | 870 |
| Hawaii | $46,170 | +26.0% | $37,269 | $33,750 – $62,010 | 380 |
| Colorado | $45,380 | +9.0% | $37,355 | $35,030 – $56,180 | 790 |
| New York | $45,260 | +2.7% | $36,699 | $36,130 – $59,200 | 2,330 |
| New Jersey | $45,190 | +13.0% | $37,541 | $36,640 – $57,070 | 1,020 |
| Oregon | $44,730 | +16.8% | $35,036 | $36,590 – $49,620 | 710 |
| Vermont | $44,720 | +26.3% | $37,048 | $35,010 – $48,820 | 110 |
| Washington | $44,460 | +8.0% | $37,904 | $37,710 – $56,560 | 910 |
| New Hampshire | $43,230 | +16.0% | $36,915 | $36,270 – $53,210 | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $42,950 | −0.0% | $35,279 | $36,400 – $57,990 | 70 |
| Maryland | $41,020 | +5.4% | $33,555 | $32,250 – $53,890 | 460 |
| Delaware | $39,630 | +26.5% | $32,500 | $31,200 – $48,030 | 100 |
| Nevada | $39,600 | +2.1% | $33,999 | $29,570 – $50,320 | 440 |
| Connecticut | $39,220 | −1.5% | $32,853 | $34,860 – $58,500 | 490 |
| Virginia | $37,350 | +4.6% | $30,857 | $30,300 – $50,010 | 980 |
| Minnesota | $37,190 | +2.3% | $30,891 | $29,580 – $47,900 | 580 |
| North Carolina | $37,190 | +2.6% | $31,087 | $23,510 – $48,890 | 990 |
| Arizona | $36,860 | +2.2% | $31,084 | $34,280 – $49,470 | 390 |
| Idaho | $36,830 | +19.7% | $30,929 | $26,540 – $43,880 | 330 |
| Florida | $36,770 | +4.3% | $31,725 | $30,120 – $50,460 | 2,600 |
| Rhode Island | $36,420 | −1.8% | $30,695 | $32,280 – $57,500 | 310 |
| Indiana | $36,280 | +7.3% | $30,290 | $27,410 – $48,090 | 800 |
| Tennessee | $36,220 | +9.9% | $31,283 | $26,870 – $46,590 | 890 |
| Utah | $35,980 | +3.1% | $30,437 | $28,330 – $45,890 | 830 |
| Maine | $35,930 | −0.4% | $29,758 | $31,340 – $47,270 | 290 |
| Nebraska | $35,930 | +17.6% | $30,294 | $28,080 – $46,350 | 390 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,920 | +3.0% | $29,939 | $27,780 – $46,680 | 1,840 |
| Michigan | $35,890 | +3.4% | $29,743 | $30,220 – $44,570 | 1,640 |
| Illinois | $35,880 | +1.3% | $29,378 | $31,200 – $47,270 | 1,760 |
| Ohio | $35,790 | +5.5% | $30,735 | $26,130 – $45,760 | 1,520 |
| Georgia | $35,440 | +9.2% | $29,440 | $26,720 – $54,640 | 1,020 |
| Iowa | $35,340 | +21.7% | $29,885 | $28,350 – $47,230 | 430 |
| North Dakota | $35,290 | +1.1% | $30,536 | $31,050 – $50,630 | 170 |
| Texas | $35,080 | +13.1% | $30,367 | $26,900 – $45,240 | 3,100 |
| Wyoming | $35,020 | +24.4% | $30,319 | $27,620 – $41,290 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $35,010 | +4.6% | $29,551 | $25,480 – $46,750 | 1,030 |
| Kentucky | $34,940 | +17.1% | $29,149 | $21,310 – $44,770 | 430 |
| Alabama | $34,430 | +9.8% | $28,388 | $22,880 – $46,620 | 470 |
| Missouri | $34,210 | +12.1% | $28,997 | $28,670 – $46,110 | 1,160 |
| Montana | $34,100 | +13.1% | $28,733 | $27,640 – $42,870 | 290 |
| South Dakota | $33,910 | −0.4% | $29,427 | $32,280 – $45,670 | 190 |
| New Mexico | $33,870 | −4.6% | $28,905 | $25,990 – $47,480 | 170 |
| South Carolina | $32,000 | +11.1% | $27,129 | $21,330 – $46,520 | 500 |
| Kansas | $31,190 | +3.4% | $26,283 | $23,330 – $41,600 | 490 |
| Louisiana | $30,000 | +0.2% | $25,771 | $23,040 – $45,380 | 430 |
| Arkansas | $29,910 | −0.3% | $25,259 | $23,830 – $41,640 | 420 |
| West Virginia | $29,860 | +7.3% | $25,411 | $22,580 – $38,760 | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $29,660 | +4.5% | $25,223 | $22,980 – $43,750 | 450 |
| Mississippi | $29,370 | +4.3% | $25,336 | $21,400 – $41,600 | 290 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $39,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
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| Designers, All Other | $64,950 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Interior Designer | $67,190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $75,240 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Fashion Designer | $80,960 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,910 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Craft Artist | $46,080 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $55,490 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $71,240 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a floral designer make?
The national median salary for floral designers is $37,360 a year ($17.96 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600 and the top 10% earn over $51,000. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays floral designers the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $48,130.
How many floral designers are there in the U.S.?
About 40,590 people work as floral designers nationwide.