Florists

Employment in floral design is expected to decline by 10 percent from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, as people purchase fewer elaborate floral arrangements. The emergence of full-service floral departments in grocery stores, as well as opportunities in Internet floral shops, have helped drive down the cost for flowers and created simpler floral arrangements, reducing the demand for designers. Floral experts who are able to create exciting and original designs will continue to be in high demand for specialty events such as weddings. Certified designers may have an edge for the best jobs.

A growing population with large disposable incomes is good news for this industry. Sending flowers to mark an occasion is an old tradition that still has impact today. However, advancement in this career is limited unless you choose to enter management or open a business. Also, the starting hourly pay for floral designers is considerably lower than in other design fields.