How much does a potter make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,846 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,268
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $70,630 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,000 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,570 |
| 6. Germany | $47,140 |
| 7. United States | $46,160 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $43,060 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $124 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch maker$69,710
- Piano tuner$76,940
- Jeweller$52,540
- Glassblower$43,050
- Sign installer$42,160
- Basketmaker$44,750
- Carpet worker$37,800
- Candle factory worker$46,080
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Montana | $57,860 |
| Hawaii | $55,990 |
| Oregon | $52,250 |
| California | $51,510 |
| New Hampshire | $51,470 |
| Washington | $51,270 |
| Wisconsin | $50,760 |
| Massachusetts | $50,430 |
| Maryland | $50,360 |
| Maine | $50,030 |
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| Colorado | $49,110 |
| Missouri | $48,980 |
| Arizona | $48,890 |
| Vermont | $48,660 |
| Delaware | $47,940 |
| Rhode Island | $47,610 |
| Kansas | $47,360 |
| New Jersey | $47,360 |
| Georgia | $47,230 |
| Connecticut | $47,120 |
| Illinois | $47,080 |
| New Mexico | $46,970 |
| Louisiana | $46,870 |
| Oklahoma | $46,460 |
| Indiana | $46,400 |
| Iowa | $46,220 |
| Nebraska | $46,220 |
| North Dakota | $46,170 |
| New York | $46,070 |
| Tennessee | $45,430 |
| Virginia | $45,410 |
| Florida | $45,400 |
| Nevada | $45,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,870 |
| South Carolina | $44,860 |
| Ohio | $43,890 |
| Texas | $43,740 |
| Utah | $43,440 |
| Minnesota | $43,340 |
| West Virginia | $43,300 |
| Idaho | $42,620 |
| Michigan | $42,070 |
| Alaska | $41,600 |
| Kentucky | $41,590 |
| North Carolina | $38,190 |
| Mississippi | $37,580 |
| Wyoming | $37,510 |
| Alabama | $37,050 |
| Arkansas | $35,620 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Molder | $46,170 |
| Craft Artist | $46,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a potter make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,846 a month, $46,160 a year.
How much does a potter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $34,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $63,020.
Which country pays a potter the most?
Germany, with a median of $47,140 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a potter the most?
Montana, with a median of $57,860 a year.
Does a potter make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $47,140 a year against $46,160 in the United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a potter or a watch maker?
A watch maker: $69,710 a year against $46,160 for a potter, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate