Craft artist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level craft artist earnings begin at:

$22.86 per hour

$47,550 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level craft artist earnings begin at:

$20.80 per hour

$43,270 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level craft artist earnings begin at:

$18.19 per hour

$37,840 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level craft artist earnings begin at:

$18.06 per hour

$37,570 per year

10th percentile

Starting level craft artist earnings begin at:

$11.92 per hour

$24,800 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Craft artist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Missouri $61,780
Maryland $59,430
Wisconsin $58,650
Texas $54,690
Maine $53,380
Oregon $51,060
Hawaii $50,420
New York $49,020
Georgia $48,880
Florida $48,710
Massachusetts $47,660
Arizona $46,300
Indiana $44,690
Washington $44,120
New Jersey $43,720
Colorado $43,620
Illinois $43,040
Alaska $41,600
Pennsylvania $41,600
North Dakota $41,360
Alabama $40,800
Ohio $38,070
Idaho $37,870
New Hampshire $37,840
Virginia $36,360
Oklahoma $36,050
South Carolina $35,050
Vermont $34,340
Connecticut $34,010
Tennessee $32,830
Kansas $31,420
Iowa $31,190
Louisiana $30,350
Wyoming $29,660
Utah $29,550
New Mexico $29,450
North Carolina $29,440
Kentucky $28,610
Minnesota $27,560
Michigan $25,960
Mississippi $25,790
Nebraska $25,500
Nevada $23,620
California $100,540

How do craft artist salaries compare to similar careers?

Craft artists earn 17% less than similar careers in New Hampshire. On average, they make less than graphic designers.

Career Median Salary
Graphic designer salary $50K
Photographer salary $49K
Precious metal worker salary $57K
Camera operator salary $38K
Glass blower salary $38K
Craft artist salary $38K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)