How much does a craft artist make in Detroit?
$25,960a year
Median yearly pay for craft artists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $12.48 an hour or $2,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.48
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $25,960Highest 10%: $47,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| Median | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 75th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 90th | $47,610 | $22.89 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for craft artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $108,200 |
| Art Director | $95,390 |
| Technical Writer | $92,390 |
| News Analyst | $77,180 |
| Producer and Director | $76,290 |
| Writer and Author | $75,760 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $69,100 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,100 |
| Musician and Singer | $65,850 |
| Editor | $65,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a craft artist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $12.48 ($25,960 a year).
Do craft artists make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $25,960 against $46,080 nationally, 44% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $25,960, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for craft artist pay?
15 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a craft artist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,610 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.