Floral Designers
Floral designers arrange live, dried, and silk flowers and greenery to make decorative displays.
Is floral designers a good career?
It scores 7/100 and ranks #806 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($37,360 vs $61,390)
- Employment is projected to decline (-5.9% through 2034)
What floral designers earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. floral designers earn between $32,810 and $45,700 a year.
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- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Outlook
- Employment is projected to grow decline through 2034.
Education
Most floral designers have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Postsecondary programs may be useful for florists who want to start their own business. Programs in floral design and caring techniques for flowers and plants are available through private floral schools, vocational schools, and community colleges. Most of these programs offer a certificate or diploma. Classes in flower and plant identification, floral design concepts, and advertising and other business courses, as well as experience working in a greenhouse, are part of many certificate and diploma programs. Some community colleges and universities offer certificates or associate’s degrees in floriculture/floristry operations and management.
Training
New floral designers typically get hands-on experience working with an experienced floral designer. They may start by preparing simple flower arrangements and practicing the basics of tying bows and ribbons, cutting stems to appropriate lengths, and learning about the proper handling and care of flowers and plants. Floral designers also learn about the different types and growth properties of flowers and plants, how to use flowers in complex floral designs, and which flowers and plants complement each other.
Licenses, certifications & registrations
Although certification is voluntary, it indicates a measure of floral design knowledge and expertise gained through work experience or education.
Advancement
Formal training in floral design may be helpful for people who are interested in opening their own business or in becoming a chief floral designer or supervisor.
Important qualities
Artistic ability. Floral designers use their sense of style to develop aesthetically pleasing designs.
Creativity. Floral designers must develop appropriate designs for different occasions. They must also be open to new ideas because trends in floral design change quickly.
Customer-service skills. Floral designers spend much of their day interacting with customers and suppliers. They must be able to understand what a customer is looking for, explain options, and provide high-quality products and service.
Organizational skills. Floral designers need to be well organized to keep the business operating smoothly and to ensure that orders are completed on time.
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How much do floral designers make?
The national median wage is $37,360 a year, with the middle half earning between $32,810 and $45,700 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is floral designers a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 7 of 100 and ranks #806 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change -5.9% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a floral designer?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.
Where do floral designers earn the most?
Among states, Alaska pays the highest median ($48,130). Local pay for every state and metro is below.