Craft Artists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for craft artists in the U.S. is $46,080 ($22.15 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $46,080
- Mean annual wage
- $49,740
- Median hourly wage
- $22.15
- Employment
- 4,580
4,580 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,960 | $12.48 |
| 25th percentile | $35,020 | $16.84 |
| Median (50th) | $46,080 | $22.15 |
| 75th percentile | $58,240 | $28.00 |
| 90th percentile | $71,990 | $34.61 |
Highest-paying states for craft artists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $100,540 | 170 |
| Missouri | $61,780 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $58,650 | 190 |
| Texas | $54,690 | 870 |
| Maine | $53,380 | 50 |
| Oregon | $51,060 | 170 |
| New York | $49,020 | 50 |
| Georgia | $48,880 | — |
| Florida | $48,710 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $47,660 | 50 |
Lowest-paying states
- Michigan: $25,960 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $27,560 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $32,830 median annual wage
- Connecticut: $34,010 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $35,050 median annual wage
About this occupation
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Typical tasks
- Pack products for shipping.
- Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
- Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
- Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
- Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
- Develop designs using specialized computer software.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 14.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 41.9% |
| Master's degree | 12.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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