No doubt a florist shows his talent in the arrangement of flowers but it is most noteworthy that the interest with which he works is not rewarded with good payment. In other words there is a significant amount of competition in the market for floral jobs. If you are going to be a florist and want to have an estimate of payment on the basis of your work in hour then you will find nothing but disappointment. However one pleasing point is the statement of the U.S bureau of labor statistics that floral jobs are offering good services as some people have vacated positions for the high payment of their work. So it is suggested that this work is more suitable for part time. The people who have extra time from their duties and want to entertain themselves can join this business as it is the source of soothing affect and a good fragrance with beautiful flowers is enough to relax them from their exhausted duty of office or a business.

So this must be kept in mind while deciding about this business. Not business but a side business.There are so many types of florist. First is the florist who runs his own shop and he knows that a shop does not pay too much. 2nd is the type of the florist who finds a job on salary basis and they know that on the end of month they will find the same income as offered by the company. The 3rd type is the florist who joins on the contract basis. This contract may be per day or per weak, depending on the nature of special event. On holiday also some contract basis florist are required to meet the demand of the people. People are charged more per hour who are working already. However they do not know about the number of hour per week .on the other hand staff flower designer make less per hour but they have a steady job.

The pay scale that was repotted by a website is the 38000 dollar in 2011 which is less if we calculate and compare with the 20 dollar per hour for a 40 hour week. Only short term contract designers are paid by 20 dollar per hour. Your pay may be increased by the presentation of your skill. If, you give the list of your skills and expertise in the arrangement of every type of flower then no can defeat you and you will get the job, You must have command not only on the arrangement of wedding flowers but also the arrangement of flowers used for funerals must be arranged by you according to the demand of the situation. More the flower arrangement of gift or gift basket or vase arrangement all must be the work of your left hand. These skills will lead you to the high payment of your work. For further enhancement of your payment you may offer costumer service and your computer skills may benefit you in this respect.