Floral Designers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,570 or more. The middle half of floral designers in South Bend earn between $31,770 and $36,250.
- $28K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $36K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,170 | $2,931 | $16.91 |
| Median | $35,700 | $2,975 | $17.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,770 | $2,648 | $15.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,250 | $3,021 | $17.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Floral Designers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Floral designers in South Bend earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($36,760) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($39,520). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $37,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $35,170 | $35,700 | $27,830 | $42,570 | 40 |
| Indiana | $36,760 | $36,280 | $27,410 | $48,090 | 800 |
| United States | $39,520 | $37,360 | $28,600 | $51,000 | 40,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Floral Designers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $35,170, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $28,816 a year, or $2,401 a month and $1,108 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $29,191 | $2,433 |
| Working in IN | $28,816 | $2,401 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for floral designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $35,170 buys what about $37,875 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Floral Designers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($37,750).
- Indianapolis$37,750
- Fort Wayne$36,920
- South Bend$35,170
- Lafayette$34,230
Highest-paying cities for floral designers
Salinas, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,210).
- Salinas, CA$62,210
- Kahului, HI$53,260
- San Francisco, CA$52,160
- Los Angeles, CA$50,570
- San Jose, CA$50,400
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Floral Designers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do floral designers make an hour in South Bend?
$16.91 an hour on average, and $17.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level floral designers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the floral designers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $28,816 a year ($2,401 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,170. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do floral designers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($39,520).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1023; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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