SOC 271012

Craft Artists

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

National Median

$38,480

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$38,480

Entry Level (10th pct)

$22,620

Experienced (90th pct)

$65,850

Total Employed

4,370

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$22,620 - $31,350
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$31,350 - $52,070
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$52,070 - $65,850

Highest Paying Locations for Craft Artists

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$81,940

+112.9% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$79,410

+106.4% vs national

Maryland

$67,060

+74.3% vs national

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

$60,990

+58.5% vs national

California

$59,980

+55.9% vs national

Craft Artists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$81,940	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$79,410	50
Maryland	$67,060	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$60,990	N/A
California	$59,980	290
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$59,430	200
Missouri	$58,750	160
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$53,730	N/A
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$52,070	50
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$52,000	30
Texas	$52,000	340
Pennsylvania	$52,000	90
New York	$48,580	130
Wisconsin	$47,990	50
Florida	$46,810	N/A
North Carolina	$46,540	N/A
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$45,760	N/A
Massachusetts	$44,610	N/A
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$44,390	N/A
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$43,380	30
Washington	$43,380	70
Birmingham, AL	$41,930	50
Colorado	$40,190	200
Kentucky	$38,890	50
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$38,810	N/A
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$38,790	70
Oregon	$38,590	120
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$38,550	40
Maine	$37,920	140
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$37,740	160
Tennessee	$37,570	N/A
Ohio	$36,430	160
Nevada	$36,400	N/A
Virginia	$35,300	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$35,300	40
Alabama	$35,090	100
Indiana	$34,130	N/A
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$34,040	40
Georgia	$34,040	70
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$32,760	N/A
Connecticut	$32,640	200
Iowa	$32,600	90
Nebraska	$32,300	30
Minnesota	$31,980	50
Illinois	$31,960	N/A
South Carolina	$31,510	90
Louisiana	$30,580	N/A
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$29,950	N/A
Arizona	$29,950	N/A
Michigan	$26,640	540

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Craft Artists?

The national median annual salary for Craft Artists is $38,480, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Craft Artistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Craft Artistss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $81,940.

How much can an experienced Craft Artists make?

Top-earning Craft Artistss (90th percentile) make $65,850 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.