How to become floral designerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$37,360
25th–75th pct. $32,810–$45,700
Top pay (est.)
$66,300
Top 10% $51,000
Pay in 5 years
$42,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$48,200est.
$41,500–$56,000
Outlook score
36/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
42%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.6%
5,200 openings / yr
How to become floral designers
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Floral Designers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with People Outside the Organization
Important abilities
Oral ComprehensionVisual Color DiscriminationOral ExpressionVisualizationNear VisionOriginality
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as floral designers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.