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Floral Designers

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

Median salary (BLS)

$37,360

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$29k – $51k

Job outlook

No separate BLS projection for this specific role

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$0–$150

Time to qualify

6 mo

Renewal

  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Floral Designers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Floral Designers

    Entry / Junior

    $28,600

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Floral Designers

    Established

    $37,360

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Floral Designers

    Senior

    $44,180

Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

Fields of study

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