Floral Designers
SOC Code: 27-1023 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Floral Designers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | $38,896 | $47,944 | $56,971 | $66,019 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $36,171 | $44,158 | $52,166 | $60,154 |
| Rochester, MN | $32,302 | $40,934 | $49,587 | $58,219 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,523 | $43,930 | $50,336 | $56,742 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $38,834 | $44,366 | $49,920 | $55,453 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $35,568 | $41,662 | $47,757 | $53,851 |
| Merced, CA | $36,005 | $41,725 | $47,424 | $53,144 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $34,923 | $40,768 | $46,592 | $52,437 |
| Vallejo, CA | $36,026 | $41,496 | $46,946 | $52,416 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $36,358 | $41,538 | $46,738 | $51,917 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Time Management | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Operations Analysis | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.5 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.5 |
| Design | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Administrative | 2.5 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 75.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 11.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.9% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
- Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
- Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
- Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
- Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
- Wrap and price completed arrangements.
- Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
- Perform office and retail service duties, such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items, and receiving payment.
Technology Skills
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