Floral Designers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Median pay: $37,360/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -5.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 5,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
• Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
• Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
• Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries.
• Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
• Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
• Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
• Wrap and price completed arrangements.
What's the median pay for Floral Designers?
The median pay for Floral Designers is $37,360 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Floral Designers?
Employment for Floral Designers is projected to change -5.9% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Floral Designers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Floral Designers?
About 5,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.