Floral Designers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $44,130 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.21
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $64,600
Employed locally 70
National median $36,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $36,480
    50th (median)
    $44,130
    75th
    $58,070
    90th
    $64,600

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Floral Designers salary vs area income 46% Median Floral Designers salary is 54% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,020
    Public Relations Specialists $79,110
    Graphic Designers $78,500
    Producers and Directors $77,950
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,150
    Interior Designers $79,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Floral Designers in Santa Maria, CA is $21.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Floral Designers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 22.2% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Floral Designers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,480.