Floral Designers

Also Called: Designer, Floral Designer, Florist

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$24,960

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Floral Designers do

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

  • Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  • Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  • Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Secateurs or pruning shears
  • Scissors
  • Netting
  • Radio frequency identification devices
  • Greenhouse irrigation equipment

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
design

Education

  • 76% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 11% Some college, no degree
  • 8% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Floral Designers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, & Groundskeeping Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Agricultural Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

  • Alabama A & M University

    Normal, AL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others
  • Independence

Values

  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Floral Designers across the country typically make.

$12.00 / hour
$24,960 /year

Entry Level

$16.68 / hour
$34,690 /year

Median Level

$22.43 / hour
$46,650 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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