SOC 27-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Floral Designers — South Central Kentucky
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Floral Designers in South Central Kentucky, KY is $21,310 per year, substantially below the national median of $37,360 — a gap of 43.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Floral Designers in South Central Kentucky, KY is $21,310 per year, substantially below the national median of $37,360 — a gap of 43.0%. Half of workers earn between $21,300 and $35,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,250 and the ninetieth at $36,580.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lexington records the highest median at $36,500. Of the 365 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 363rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,250 | −43.1% |
| 25th | $21,300 | −43.0% |
| Median (50th) | $21,310 | −43.0% |
| 75th | $35,820 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $36,580 | −2.1% |
| Mean | $27,910 | −25.3% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $36,500 | 60 | |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $35,700 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Central Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $21,310 goes as far as $23,625 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$23,625US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,310 a year, 43.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,250 to $36,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $36,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Floral Designers in South Central Kentucky, KY?
The median annual wage is $21,310, or $10.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,360, so pay in South Central Kentucky, KY is 43.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Central Kentucky, KY earns more than $36,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,250 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lexington, at $36,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in South Central Kentucky, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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