Floral Designers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $43,640 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $61,140
Employed locally 2,110
National median $36,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $39,060
    50th (median)
    $43,640
    75th
    $45,990
    90th
    $61,140

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Floral Designers salary vs area income 45% Median Floral Designers salary is 55% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,790
    Kingston, NY $42,370
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,120
    Syracuse, NY $38,040
    Rochester, NY $37,440
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,350

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Floral Designers in New York, NY-NJ is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Floral Designers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 20.8% above 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 York?

    Entry-level Floral Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,060.