How much does a craft artist make in Philadelphia?
$49,290a year
Median yearly pay for craft artists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $23.70 an hour or $4,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.70
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,590Median: $49,290Highest 10%: $68,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 25th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| Median | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| 75th | $64,150 | $30.84 | |
| 90th | $68,080 | $32.73 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for craft artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a craft artist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $23.70 ($49,290 a year).
Do craft artists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $49,290 against $46,080 nationally, 7% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,600, so Philadelphia pays 18% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for craft artist pay?
5 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a craft artist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,590 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.