How long does floral designer in Kentucky training take?

Most paths into the floral designer field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What apprenticeships are available for floral designers in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Kentucky Office of Apprenticeship and Training, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details.

How to Become A Floral Designer in Kentucky

Q: How much do floral designers earn in Kentucky?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), floral designers in Kentucky earned a median annual wage of approximately $34,940. Employment concentration in Kentucky is roughly 0.83 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole.

Q: What is the job outlook for floral designers in Kentucky?

Kentucky currently employs approximately 430 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects -5.9% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Kentucky employs approximately 430 floral designers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $34,940 ¹. Nationally, floral designer employment is projected to grow -5.9% from 2024 to 2034, with about 5,100 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a floral designer in Kentucky, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About How to Become a Floral Designer in Kentucky

How to become a floral designer in Kentucky? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for floral designers in Kentucky.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do floral designers earn in Kentucky? The median annual wage for floral designers in Kentucky is $34,940 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $21,310 and experienced professionals can earn $44,770 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Kentucky): $34,940 per year ¹

Floral Designer Wages by Metro Area in Kentucky

Floral Designers Wages by Metro Area in Kentucky

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), floral designers wages in Kentucky vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Cincinnati	210	$35,790	$37,090	$27,350	$46,270
Louisville/Jefferson County	150	$35,700	$36,420	$25,540	$46,250
Lexington-Fayette	60	$36,500	$36,900	$24,200	$48,310
Huntington-Ashland	60	$28,030	$30,540	$22,690	$42,540

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Top Metros for Floral designers in Kentucky

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest floral designer employment within Kentucky according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Louisville/Jefferson County	150	$35,700
Lexington-Fayette	60	$36,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for floral designers in Kentucky? Kentucky currently employs approximately 430 floral designers ¹. Nationally, floral designer employment is projected to grow -5.9% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Kentucky? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Kentucky.

How much do floral designers earn in Kentucky compared to the national average? The median annual wage for floral designers in Kentucky is $34,940, which is $1,180 below the national median of $36,120 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)