Floral Designers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $35,450 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $23,790
90th percentile $48,510
Employed locally 130
National median $36,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,790
    25th
    $29,070
    50th (median)
    $35,450
    75th
    $38,060
    90th
    $48,510

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Floral Designers salary vs area income 57% Median Floral Designers salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,920
    Alaska $45,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,790
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $43,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,440

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,450
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other$60,420
    Public Relations Specialists$64,860
    Producers and Directors$70,310
    Coaches and Scouts$45,240
    Graphic Designers$47,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Floral Designers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Floral Designers in New Orleans, LA is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.18 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Floral Designers salaries?

    The median Floral Designers salary in New Orleans, LA is 1.9% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Floral Designers (10th percentile) earn around $23,790 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,070.