Floral Designers pay in California
In California, the median pay for floral designers is $22.61 an hour ($47,040 a year). About 4,080 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($37,360). California ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for floral designers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.86 | $37,140 |
| 25% of workers | $19.01 | $39,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.61 | $47,040 |
| 75% of workers | $24.48 | $50,910 |
| 90% of workers | $28.96 | $60,250 |
Floral Designers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas | $49,220 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $48,740 | 80 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $48,410 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $48,200 | 1,330 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $47,910 | 220 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,560 | 400 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $47,040 | 280 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $46,520 | 580 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $45,700 | 50 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $45,670 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $44,960 | 440 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $44,450 | 80 |
| Fresno | $43,850 | 90 |
| Modesto | $43,720 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $42,280 | 70 |
| Visalia | $38,700 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for floral designers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.6% over ten years, declining · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $38,440 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $47,010 |
| Interior Designers | $80,230 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $60,790 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $44,360 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | $89,010 |
| Graphic Designers | $75,130 |
| Art Directors | $137,780 |
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