How much does a florist make?
a year · about $18 an hour
A typical florist in the United States makes $37,360 a year, about $18 an hour, below a typical US worker ($50,980) (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
A florist checks and trims fresh flowers, asks customers what colors and style they want, then cuts stems and ties bouquets. They also take orders, wrap and price arrangements, care for flower stock, and may decorate a wedding or funeral.
Did you know? Lilies are toxic to cats, so florists need to know which plants could be dangerous to pets.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $28,600 and $51,000How do you become one?
In the United States, most florists finish high school, then learn on the job with an experienced designer for a few months; related work experience usually isn't needed. Floral-design classes and voluntary certification are optional.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like building and doing and creating
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, florists with more experience and in-demand design skills may earn more, and optional certification can show their training. Pay can also differ by location and employer, such as a flower shop, grocery store, or event company. More complex custom-event work and extra hours during holiday rushes can affect earnings, too.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in California ($47,040), lowest in South Carolina ($32,000).
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| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $28,600 | $37,360 | $51,000 | about 41,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $47,040 | about 4,000 |
| Massachusetts | $46,460 | about 870 |
| Colorado | $45,380 | about 790 |
| New York | $45,260 | about 2,000 |
| New Jersey | $45,190 | about 1,000 |
Official definition: Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/floral-designers.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1023.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY