How much does a craft artist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.15 an hour or $3,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.15
- Average (mean)
- $49,740
- Jobs
- 4,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $35,020 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| 75th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $71,990 | $34.61 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $100,500 |
| Missouri | $61,780 |
| Wisconsin | $58,650 |
| Texas | $54,690 |
| Maine | $53,380 |
| Oregon | $51,060 |
| New York | $49,020 |
| Georgia | $48,880 |
| Florida | $48,710 |
| Massachusetts | $47,660 |
| Arizona | $46,300 |
| Washington | $44,120 |
| Colorado | $43,620 |
| Illinois | $43,040 |
| Alaska | $41,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,600 |
| Alabama | $40,800 |
| Ohio | $38,070 |
| South Carolina | $35,050 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 |
| Tennessee | $32,830 |
| Minnesota | $27,560 |
| Michigan | $25,960 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $74,110 |
| Denver, CO | $53,680 |
| Portland, OR | $51,060 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,290 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,200 |
| Houston, TX | $48,190 |
| Orlando, FL | $47,670 |
| Washington, DC | $47,340 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,300 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $44,720 |
| Cleveland, OH | $43,040 |
| San Antonio, TX | $41,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,830 |
| Detroit, MI | $25,960 |
In other countries
Craft Artist belongs to the international group "Visual artists".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Art Director$114,900
- Fine Artist$55,490
- Special Effects Artist and Animator$102,000
- Artist and Related Worker$71,240
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$83,910
- Fashion Designer$80,960
- Floral Designer$37,360
- Graphic Designer$62,960
- Interior Designer$67,190
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a craft artist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.15 ($46,080 a year).
How much does a craft artist make a month?
About $3,840 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,080 a year.
How much does a craft artist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,960 or less a year ($12.48 an hour); the top 10% make $71,990 or more.
Which state pays craft artists the most?
California, with a median of $100,500 a year, followed by Missouri ($61,780) and Wisconsin ($58,650).
Which city pays craft artists the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $100,400 a year.
How many craft artists are there in the United States?
About 4,580 people work as craft artists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.