Craft Artists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,480
↑ 44.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Craft Artists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Craft Artists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.4% since 2011 ($26,650 → $38,480)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,480
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.4%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,480 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $36,600 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | $38,150 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | $35,930 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | $35,180 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | $34,710 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $34,240 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | $34,940 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | $33,440 | +8.9% |
| 2015 | $30,720 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | $31,080 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $30,400 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $29,600 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | $26,650 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.