Floral Designers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $43,990 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $62,140
Employed locally 570
National median $36,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $62,140

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Floral Designers salary vs area income 43% Median Floral Designers salary is 57% 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
    Salinas, CA $46,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $46,710
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $45,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $45,750
    California $45,690

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,490
    Public Relations Specialists $77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,290
    Producers and Directors $88,090
    Art Directors $112,400
    Editors $76,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Floral Designers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Floral Designers in San Diego, CA is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.83 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Floral Designers salaries?

    The median Floral Designers salary in San Diego, CA is 21.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Floral Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.