Floral Designers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $34,640 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $28,120
90th percentile $46,240
Employed locally 80
National median $36,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,120
    25th
    $29,380
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $37,750
    90th
    $46,240

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Floral Designers salary vs area income 41% Median Floral Designers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Floral Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,920
    Anchorage, AK $47,960
    Salinas, CA $46,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $46,710
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $45,820

    Nearby metros — Floral Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $45,690
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,130
    District of Columbia $42,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $42,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $41,620

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$68,360
    Coaches and Scouts$34,640
    Graphic Designers$51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,300
    Interior Designers$62,390
    Producers and Directors$58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Floral Designers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Floral Designers in Des Moines, IA is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.61 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Floral Designers salaries?

    The median Floral Designers salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.1% below the national median of $36,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Floral Designers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Floral Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,120 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,380.