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Floral Designers is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Floral Designers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-1023 |
| title | Floral Designers |
| onet code | 27-1023.00 |
| description | Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 40,160 |
| a mean | 37,700 |
| a median | 36,120 |
| a pct10 | 27,260 |
| a pct25 | 30,200 |
| a pct75 | 43,420 |
| a pct90 | 48,690 |
| h mean | 18 |
| h median | 17 |
The day-to-day work of a floral designers typically centers on confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Speaking, and Social Perceptiveness. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.33 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working floral designers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (75.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 8% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $45,690 and lowest in West Virginia at $27,830 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (California, Alaska, New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia) average $44,292. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $45,690 | $47,980 | $35,030 | $70,010 | 4,300 |
| Alaska | $45,490 | $45,280 | $36,470 | $60,620 | 70 |
| New York | $44,070 | $45,050 | $34,940 | $61,260 | 2,090 |
| Massachusetts | $43,250 | $45,930 | $35,520 | $61,020 | 990 |
| District of Columbia | $42,960 | $45,330 | $35,360 | $61,240 | 80 |
| Colorado | $41,620 | $42,690 | $33,350 | $55,290 | 820 |
| Washington | $41,160 | $42,200 | $35,500 | $50,390 | 1,090 |
| New Jersey | $40,000 | $41,020 | $34,060 | $45,490 | 1,110 |
| Connecticut | $39,810 | $43,230 | $32,640 | $59,370 | 360 |
| Maryland | $38,930 | $43,160 | $31,200 | $53,990 | 500 |
| Nevada | $38,770 | $40,680 | $29,260 | $49,150 | 310 |
| Oregon | $38,290 | $39,730 | $34,570 | $47,330 | 680 |
| New Hampshire | $37,280 | $40,320 | $31,350 | $48,330 | 190 |
| Rhode Island | $37,100 | $39,990 | $36,460 | $54,330 | 230 |
| Hawaii | $36,630 | $40,090 | $30,150 | $58,300 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $36,370 | $36,080 | $24,030 | $44,860 | 690 |
| North Carolina | $36,250 | $36,600 | $21,230 | $48,880 | 1,250 |
| Arizona | $36,070 | $36,230 | $32,900 | $39,460 | 240 |
| Maine | $36,070 | $36,390 | $30,680 | $42,990 | 400 |
| Virginia | $35,710 | $37,210 | $27,280 | $47,160 | 970 |
| New Mexico | $35,520 | $33,920 | $27,250 | $37,960 | 170 |
| Vermont | $35,420 | $37,640 | $30,510 | $46,590 | 110 |
| Illinois | $35,410 | $36,950 | $29,180 | $47,080 | 1,880 |
| Florida | $35,240 | $36,640 | $28,440 | $48,040 | 2,430 |
| Utah | $34,910 | $34,530 | $26,690 | $44,110 | 1,000 |
| North Dakota | $34,890 | $35,230 | $30,180 | $44,010 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,880 | $34,970 | $25,590 | $45,030 | 1,730 |
| Michigan | $34,700 | $35,220 | $29,320 | $44,370 | 1,760 |
| South Dakota | $34,050 | $35,300 | $30,260 | $45,140 | 200 |
| Ohio | $33,920 | $33,710 | $24,100 | $44,480 | 1,600 |
| Indiana | $33,800 | $33,760 | $24,550 | $44,100 | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $33,480 | $33,370 | $25,220 | $43,680 | 890 |
| Tennessee | $32,950 | $34,050 | $23,740 | $45,760 | 930 |
| Georgia | $32,440 | $33,530 | $23,050 | $43,530 | 740 |
| Alabama | $31,360 | $32,910 | $21,430 | $45,800 | 550 |
| Delaware | $31,340 | $35,630 | $27,700 | $44,610 | 110 |
| Texas | $31,010 | $33,660 | $24,010 | $45,420 | 2,620 |
| Idaho | $30,770 | $33,320 | $23,420 | $43,540 | 410 |
| Nebraska | $30,550 | $33,100 | $24,960 | $41,640 | 380 |
| Missouri | $30,520 | $32,750 | $26,880 | $41,790 | 1,070 |
| Montana | $30,160 | $32,190 | $23,430 | $40,490 | 210 |
| Kansas | $30,150 | $32,460 | $24,360 | $40,560 | 400 |
| Arkansas | $29,990 | $31,330 | $24,120 | $37,280 | 310 |
| Louisiana | $29,930 | $32,680 | $22,490 | $45,730 | 500 |
| Kentucky | $29,840 | $31,940 | $20,010 | $44,020 | 510 |
| Iowa | $29,030 | $31,230 | $22,380 | $38,860 | 430 |
| South Carolina | $28,800 | $31,960 | $20,790 | $44,540 | 560 |
| Oklahoma | $28,370 | $28,260 | $21,330 | $37,320 | 490 |
| Mississippi | $28,170 | $28,380 | $18,220 | $36,930 | 280 |
| Wyoming | $28,140 | $32,240 | $26,470 | $38,830 | 120 |
| West Virginia | $27,830 | $26,810 | $21,840 | $32,250 | 220 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for floral designers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Artificial Foliage Arranger or Corsage Maker frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Floral Designers compares to others in the 27 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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