How much does a craft artist make in Portland?
$51,060a year
Median yearly pay for craft artists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.55 an hour or $4,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.55
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,740Median: $51,060Highest 10%: $78,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,740 | $19.11 | |
| 25th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| Median | $51,060 | $24.55 | |
| 75th | $75,700 | $36.39 | |
| 90th | $78,000 | $37.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for craft artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a craft artist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.55 ($51,060 a year).
Do craft artists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $51,060 against $46,080 nationally, 11% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $51,060, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for craft artist pay?
4 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a craft artist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,000 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.