How much does a craft artist make in Washington?
$47,340a year
Median yearly pay for craft artists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.76 an hour or $3,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.76
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 15
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,340Median: $47,340Highest 10%: $65,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| Median | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 75th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| 90th | $65,550 | $31.51 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for craft artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a craft artist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.76 ($47,340 a year).
Do craft artists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $47,340 against $46,080 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Washington rank for craft artist pay?
9 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a craft artist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,550 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.