- According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mostf florists made between $17,000 and $28,000 in 2006, with the median salary at about $21,700.
- Florists arrange flowers, greenery and other items, such as silk flowers or balloons, into aesthetically pleasing arrangements. They also consult with customers concerning colors, price ranges, when the flowers must be ready and whether delivery is needed.
- Salaries often depend on where the florist works. Many florists work in independent flower shops. Others work for online floral stores, wholesale floral distributors or floral shops within grocery or department stores. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, florists who work in grocery stores make, on average, about $2,000 more per year than floral designers who work in independent flower shops.
- Other considerations that may influence a florist's salary include education, experience and whether she owns her own shop. While many florists learn their trade on the job, becoming accredited by the American Institute of Floral Designers may gain a novice florist a higher starting salary. And a head designer who has worked at a small florist shop for several years will probably make more than an entry-level designer.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that turnover in the floral design industry is high. Its website indicates that employment at small, independent flower shops is expected to decline slightly in the new few years. Supermarket flower shops and Internet sellers have seen increased sales in recent years, and that trend is expected to continue.
