The median annual wage for floral designers was $25,010 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,310, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $38,660.
In May 2015, the median annual wages for floral designers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
Grocery stores
$26,500
Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores
25,910
Sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument stores
Many floral designers work full time, although their hours may vary with the work setting.
Independent shops in downtown areas or business districts typically are open during business hours. Floral departments inside grocery stores or other stores in suburban locations and shopping malls may keep longer hours.
Floral designers are busier at certain times of the year, such as holidays, than at other times. Because freshly cut flowers are perishable, most orders cannot be completed too far in advance. Therefore, designers often work additional hours just before and during holidays. In addition, many part-time and seasonal opportunities can be found around certain holidays, such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day.
Floral Designers
Median annual wages, May 2015
Art and design workers
$43,950
Total, all occupations
$36,200
Floral designers
$25,010
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics