Floral Designers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for floral designers in the United States was $37,360 ($17.96 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 |
| 25th | $32,810 | $15.78 |
| Median | $37,360 | $17.96 |
| 75th | $45,700 | $21.97 |
| 90th | $51,000 | $24.52 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-1023
- Total U.S. employment: 40,590
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $39,520 sits 5.8% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
At $17.96 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $37,357 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $37,360.
Floral Designers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,430 | $16.55 | -7.8% | 470 |
| Alaska | $48,130 | $23.14 | +28.8% | 80 |
| Arizona | $36,860 | $17.72 | -1.3% | 390 |
| Arkansas | $29,910 | $14.38 | -19.9% | 420 |
| California | $47,040 | $22.61 | +25.9% | 4,080 |
| Colorado | $45,380 | $21.82 | +21.5% | 790 |
| Connecticut | $39,220 | $18.86 | +5.0% | 490 |
| Delaware | $39,630 | $19.05 | +6.1% | 100 |
| District of Columbia | $42,950 | $20.65 | +15.0% | 70 |
| Florida | $36,770 | $17.68 | -1.6% | 2,600 |
| Georgia | $35,440 | $17.04 | -5.1% | 1,020 |
| Hawaii | $46,170 | $22.20 | +23.6% | 380 |
| Idaho | $36,830 | $17.71 | -1.4% | 330 |
| Illinois | $35,880 | $17.25 | -4.0% | 1,760 |
| Indiana | $36,280 | $17.44 | -2.9% | 800 |
| Iowa | $35,340 | $16.99 | -5.4% | 430 |
| Kansas | $31,190 | $15.00 | -16.5% | 490 |
| Kentucky | $34,940 | $16.80 | -6.5% | 430 |
| Louisiana | $30,000 | $14.42 | -19.7% | 430 |
| Maine | $35,930 | $17.27 | -3.8% | 290 |
| Maryland | $41,020 | $19.72 | +9.8% | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $46,460 | $22.34 | +24.4% | 870 |
| Michigan | $35,890 | $17.25 | -3.9% | 1,640 |
| Minnesota | $37,190 | $17.88 | -0.5% | 580 |
| Mississippi | $29,370 | $14.12 | -21.4% | 290 |
| Missouri | $34,210 | $16.45 | -8.4% | 1,160 |
| Montana | $34,100 | $16.39 | -8.7% | 290 |
| Nebraska | $35,930 | $17.27 | -3.8% | 390 |
| Nevada | $39,600 | $19.04 | +6.0% | 440 |
| New Hampshire | $43,230 | $20.78 | +15.7% | 220 |
| New Jersey | $45,190 | $21.73 | +21.0% | 1,020 |
| New Mexico | $33,870 | $16.28 | -9.3% | 170 |
| New York | $45,260 | $21.76 | +21.1% | 2,330 |
| North Carolina | $37,190 | $17.88 | -0.5% | 990 |
| North Dakota | $35,290 | $16.97 | -5.5% | 170 |
| Ohio | $35,790 | $17.21 | -4.2% | 1,520 |
| Oklahoma | $29,660 | $14.26 | -20.6% | 450 |
| Oregon | $44,730 | $21.51 | +19.7% | 710 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,920 | $17.27 | -3.9% | 1,840 |
| Rhode Island | $36,420 | $17.51 | -2.5% | 310 |
| South Carolina | $32,000 | $15.38 | -14.3% | 500 |
| South Dakota | $33,910 | $16.30 | -9.2% | 190 |
| Tennessee | $36,220 | $17.41 | -3.1% | 890 |
| Texas | $35,080 | $16.87 | -6.1% | 3,100 |
| Utah | $35,980 | $17.30 | -3.7% | 830 |
| Vermont | $44,720 | $21.50 | +19.7% | 110 |
| Virginia | $37,350 | $17.96 | -0.0% | 980 |
| Washington | $44,460 | $21.38 | +19.0% | 910 |
| West Virginia | $29,860 | $14.35 | -20.1% | 250 |
| Wisconsin | $35,010 | $16.83 | -6.3% | 1,030 |
| Wyoming | $35,020 | $16.84 | -6.3% | 120 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — $44,650/yr
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for floral designers?
The median annual wage for floral designers is $37,360 ($17.96 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays floral designers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many floral designers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 40,590 floral designers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do floral designers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.96. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.