How much does a craft artist make in Chicago?
$49,200a year
Median yearly pay for craft artists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.65 an hour or $4,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.65
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,670Median: $49,200Highest 10%: $68,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,670 | $16.19 | |
| 25th | $33,670 | $16.19 | |
| Median | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 75th | $68,080 | $32.73 | |
| 90th | $68,080 | $32.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for craft artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a craft artist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.65 ($49,200 a year).
Do craft artists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,200 against $46,080 nationally, 7% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $43,040, so Chicago pays 14% more.
Where does Chicago rank for craft artist pay?
6 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a craft artist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,080 or more.
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.