Also called: Florist
Designs flower arrangements for weddings, events, funerals, and shops.
A florist processes fresh flower deliveries at dawn, builds bouquets and centerpieces, and might set up an entire wedding venue on Saturday. Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are frantic.
Based on BLS floral designers, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; floral design certificates available.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Floriculture, Horticulture.
Shrinking (about -15% over 10 years). BLS projects decline as grocery stores and online sellers take business.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online ordering and supermarkets shrink small shops; making real arrangements for weddings and funerals stays human.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to local florists and grocery store floral departments; they train new helpers
Classes: Horticulture or FFA, Art and design, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1023.
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