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.
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 |
Best cities for floral designers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $46,870 | $39,840 | $35,849 | 470 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $47,220 | $37,980 | $35,081 | 670 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $48,200 | $39,341 | $34,641 | 1,330 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $44,400 | $36,357 | $33,391 | 580 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $44,960 | $36,933 | $33,009 | 440 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $46,520 | $38,104 | $32,958 | 580 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $45,760 | $37,074 | $32,936 | 2,310 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $35,430 | $29,920 | $31,466 | 460 |
| 9 | Grand Rapids, MI | $35,760 | $29,644 | $31,026 | 470 |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | $36,980 | $30,573 | $30,482 | 570 |
| 11 | Dallas, TX | $36,170 | $31,243 | $30,306 | 1,120 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $36,580 | $30,296 | $30,279 | 510 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $34,310 | $29,748 | $30,162 | 530 |
| 14 | Philadelphia, PA | $37,190 | $30,920 | $30,150 | 940 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $36,200 | $29,620 | $28,592 | 1,230 |
| 16 | Miami, FL | $37,740 | $32,504 | $28,474 | 860 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $48,200
- Boston, MA — $47,220
- Seattle, WA — $46,870
- San Francisco, CA — $46,520
- New York, NY — $45,760
- San Diego, CA — $44,960
- Washington, DC — $44,400
- Miami, FL — $37,740
- Philadelphia, PA — $37,190
- Detroit, MI — $36,980
- Atlanta, GA — $36,580
- Chicago, IL — $36,200
- Dallas, TX — $36,170
- Grand Rapids, MI — $35,760
- St. Louis, MO — $35,430
Floral Designer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48,130 | $40,852 | $38,630 – $53,170 | 80 |
| California | $47,040 | $38,493 | $37,140 – $60,250 | 4,080 |
| Massachusetts | $46,460 | $37,408 | $37,020 – $62,470 | 870 |
| Hawaii | $46,170 | $37,269 | $33,750 – $62,010 | 380 |
| Colorado | $45,380 | $37,355 | $35,030 – $56,180 | 790 |
| New York | $45,260 | $36,699 | $36,130 – $59,200 | 2,330 |
| New Jersey | $45,190 | $37,541 | $36,640 – $57,070 | 1,020 |
| Oregon | $44,730 | $35,036 | $36,590 – $49,620 | 710 |
| Vermont | $44,720 | $37,048 | $35,010 – $48,820 | 110 |
| Washington | $44,460 | $37,904 | $37,710 – $56,560 | 910 |
| New Hampshire | $43,230 | $36,915 | $36,270 – $53,210 | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $42,950 | $35,279 | $36,400 – $57,990 | 70 |
| Maryland | $41,020 | $33,555 | $32,250 – $53,890 | 460 |
| Delaware | $39,630 | $32,500 | $31,200 – $48,030 | 100 |
| Nevada | $39,600 | $33,999 | $29,570 – $50,320 | 440 |
| Connecticut | $39,220 | $32,853 | $34,860 – $58,500 | 490 |
| Virginia | $37,350 | $30,857 | $30,300 – $50,010 | 980 |
| Minnesota | $37,190 | $30,891 | $29,580 – $47,900 | 580 |
| North Carolina | $37,190 | $31,087 | $23,510 – $48,890 | 990 |
| Arizona | $36,860 | $31,084 | $34,280 – $49,470 | 390 |
| Idaho | $36,830 | $30,929 | $26,540 – $43,880 | 330 |
| Florida | $36,770 | $31,725 | $30,120 – $50,460 | 2,600 |
| Rhode Island | $36,420 | $30,695 | $32,280 – $57,500 | 310 |
| Indiana | $36,280 | $30,290 | $27,410 – $48,090 | 800 |
| Tennessee | $36,220 | $31,283 | $26,870 – $46,590 | 890 |
| Utah | $35,980 | $30,437 | $28,330 – $45,890 | 830 |
| Maine | $35,930 | $29,758 | $31,340 – $47,270 | 290 |
| Nebraska | $35,930 | $30,294 | $28,080 – $46,350 | 390 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,920 | $29,939 | $27,780 – $46,680 | 1,840 |
| Michigan | $35,890 | $29,743 | $30,220 – $44,570 | 1,640 |
| Illinois | $35,880 | $29,378 | $31,200 – $47,270 | 1,760 |
| Ohio | $35,790 | $30,735 | $26,130 – $45,760 | 1,520 |
| Georgia | $35,440 | $29,440 | $26,720 – $54,640 | 1,020 |
| Iowa | $35,340 | $29,885 | $28,350 – $47,230 | 430 |
| North Dakota | $35,290 | $30,536 | $31,050 – $50,630 | 170 |
| Texas | $35,080 | $30,367 | $26,900 – $45,240 | 3,100 |
| Wyoming | $35,020 | $30,319 | $27,620 – $41,290 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $35,010 | $29,551 | $25,480 – $46,750 | 1,030 |
| Kentucky | $34,940 | $29,149 | $21,310 – $44,770 | 430 |
| Alabama | $34,430 | $28,388 | $22,880 – $46,620 | 470 |
| Missouri | $34,210 | $28,997 | $28,670 – $46,110 | 1,160 |
| Montana | $34,100 | $28,733 | $27,640 – $42,870 | 290 |
| South Dakota | $33,910 | $29,427 | $32,280 – $45,670 | 190 |
| New Mexico | $33,870 | $28,905 | $25,990 – $47,480 | 170 |
| South Carolina | $32,000 | $27,129 | $21,330 – $46,520 | 500 |
| Kansas | $31,190 | $26,283 | $23,330 – $41,600 | 490 |
| Louisiana | $30,000 | $25,771 | $23,040 – $45,380 | 430 |
| Arkansas | $29,910 | $25,259 | $23,830 – $41,640 | 420 |
| West Virginia | $29,860 | $25,411 | $22,580 – $38,760 | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $29,660 | $25,223 | $22,980 – $43,750 | 450 |
| Mississippi | $29,370 | $25,336 | $21,400 – $41,600 | 290 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many floral designers are there in the U.S.?
About 40,590 people work as floral designers nationwide.