How much does a craft artist make in Houston?
$48,190a year
Median yearly pay for craft artists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.17 an hour or $4,016 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.17
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 15
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,800Median: $48,190Highest 10%: $58,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 75th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $58,240 | $28.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for craft artists.
| San Antonio, TX | $41,220 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a craft artist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.17 ($48,190 a year).
Do craft artists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $48,190 against $46,080 nationally, 5% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $54,690, so Houston pays 12% less.
Where does Houston rank for craft artist pay?
7 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a craft artist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,240 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.