Floral Designers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $45,610 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $59,830
Employed locally 40
National median $36,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $45,610
    75th
    $47,360
    90th
    $59,830

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Floral Designers salary vs area income 42% Median Floral Designers salary is 58% 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

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,060
    Public Relations Specialists $73,830
    Graphic Designers $64,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,600
    Producers and Directors $84,660
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $132,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Floral Designers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Floral Designers in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Floral Designers salaries?

    The median Floral Designers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 26.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Floral Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.