DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
27-1023 Floral Designers
Occupational Description:
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northeast Balance of State | 30 | 2 | $10.21/hr | $1.54/hr | $7.79/hr | $8.35/hr | $9.26/hr | $12.74/hr | $14.12/hr |
| Minnesota | 850 | 79 | $11.97/hr | $0.38/hr | $8.20/hr | $9.19/hr | $11.91/hr | $14.15/hr | $16.52/hr |
| U S | 47,110 | 801 | $12.45/hr | $0.10/hr | $8.51/hr | $9.62/hr | $11.61/hr | $14.51/hr | $17.83/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Opticians, Dispensing | N/A | $14.16/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Floral Designers
- Plans arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or selects appropriate standard design pattern.
- Packs and wraps completed arrangements.
- Conducts classes, demonstrations, or trains other workers.
- Estimates costs and prices arrangements.
- Decorates buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities where events are planned.
- Selects flora and foliage for arrangement.
- Trims material and arranges bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pin, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
- Confers with client regarding price and type of arrangement desired.