Craft Artists Salary
The median craft artists salary in the United States is $46,080 per year ($22.15/hour). Salaries range from $25,960 at the entry level to $71,990+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 4,580 craft artists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.15
per hour
Employment
4,580
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$25,960
25th percentile
$35,020
Median
$46,080
75th percentile
$58,240
90th percentile
$71,990
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.1%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Craft Artists Salary by State
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$26K$101K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$101K
+118%
Missouri
$62K
+34%
Wisconsin
$59K
+27%
Texas
$55K
+19%
Maine
$53K
+16%
Oregon
$51K
+11%
New York
$49K
+6%
Georgia
$49K
+6%
Florida
$49K
+6%
Massachusetts
$48K
+3%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $100,540 | +118.2% |
| Missouri | $61,780 | +34.1% |
| Wisconsin | $58,650 | +27.3% |
| Texas | $54,690 | +18.7% |
| Maine | $53,380 | +15.8% |
| Oregon | $51,060 | +10.8% |
| New York | $49,020 | +6.4% |
| Georgia | $48,880 | +6.1% |
| Florida | $48,710 | +5.7% |
| Massachusetts | $47,660 | +3.4% |
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Craft Artists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,410 | +117.9% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $74,110 | +60.8% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $53,680 | +16.5% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,060 | +10.8% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,290 | +7.0% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,200 | +6.8% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,190 | +4.6% |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $47,670 | +3.5% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $47,340 | +2.7% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $46,300 | +0.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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