How Much Does a Florist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$37,360
Florists in the U.S. earn a median of $37,360 a year, or $17.96 an hour. Half of florists earn more than $37,360 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $51,000.
Pay percentiles for florists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25th | $15.78 | $32,810 |
| 50th (median) | $17.96 | $37,360 |
| 75th | $21.97 | $45,700 |
| 90th | $24.52 | $51,000 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Floral Designers (SOC 27-1023). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for florists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48,130 | $23.14 | +29% |
| California | $47,040 | $22.61 | +26% |
| Massachusetts | $46,460 | $22.34 | +24% |
| Hawaii | $46,170 | $22.20 | +24% |
| Colorado | $45,380 | $21.82 | +21% |
| New York | $45,260 | $21.76 | +21% |
| New Jersey | $45,190 | $21.73 | +21% |
| Oregon | $44,730 | $21.51 | +20% |
| Vermont | $44,720 | $21.50 | +20% |
| Washington | $44,460 | $21.38 | +19% |
| United States | $37,360 | $17.96 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many florists are there?
BLS counts about 40,590 florists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Floral Designers”. The most jobs are in California (4,080), Texas (3,100) and Florida (2,600).
The mean (average) annual wage is $39,520, higher than the median of $37,360.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,113
- Biweekly
- $1,437
- Weekly
- $718
- Daily (8 hours)
- $144
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do florists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for florists is $17.96. The middle 50% earn between $15.78 and $21.97 an hour.
Which state pays florists the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for florists at $48,130, +29% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for florists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of florists earn less than $28,600 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.