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Floral Designers

Median Salary
34,690
Job Outlook
-10%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

73%

Self-employed

25%

Private not for profit

1%

Federal Government

0%

State and local government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of floral designers is projected to decline 10 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 5,600 openings for floral designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,830

10%

$34,690

Median

$44,720

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    75%

  • Some college

    11%

  • Bachelor's degree

    7%

  • Associate's degree

    3%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

No data available for this section.


Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Production and Processing
  • Administration and Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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