The average wage for a potter in the United States is around $13.35 per hour.
Avg Wage
Potters earn an average hourly wage of $13.35.
Salaries typically start from $10.03 per hour and go up to $17.77 per hour.
57% below national average Updated in 2023
Potter earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level potter earnings begin at:
$17.77 per hour
$36,957 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level potter earnings begin at:
$15.52 per hour
$32,276 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level potter earnings begin at:
$13.35 per hour
$27,767 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level potter earnings begin at:
$11.48 per hour
$23,888 per year
10th percentile
Starting level potter earnings begin at:
$10.03 per hour
$20,862 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Potter salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Montana | $47,690 |
| Nebraska | $47,440 |
| Hawaii | $46,210 |
| Illinois | $44,820 |
| Minnesota | $44,810 |
| California | $44,110 |
| Connecticut | $43,900 |
| Washington | $41,860 |
| Alaska | $39,430 |
| Colorado | $39,000 |
| Arizona | $38,880 |
| New York | $38,520 |
| Missouri | $38,370 |
| Utah | $38,370 |
| Wyoming | $38,370 |
| North Dakota | $38,340 |
| Massachusetts | $37,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,720 |
| Wisconsin | $37,710 |
| New Hampshire | $37,680 |
| Vermont | $37,630 |
| Nevada | $37,610 |
| Indiana | $37,590 |
| North Carolina | $37,550 |
| Ohio | $37,550 |
| South Carolina | $37,550 |
| Delaware | $37,460 |
| Virginia | $37,460 |
| Iowa | $37,340 |
| Georgia | $37,270 |
| Oklahoma | $37,270 |
| Michigan | $37,250 |
| Oregon | $36,960 |
| Maine | $36,740 |
| Maryland | $36,590 |
| Arkansas | $36,540 |
| Kansas | $36,410 |
| Louisiana | $36,360 |
| New Jersey | $36,360 |
| Florida | $36,330 |
| Texas | $32,620 |
| Mississippi | $31,460 |
| Idaho | $31,040 |
| Alabama | $30,540 |
| West Virginia | $30,350 |
| Kentucky | $30,250 |
| Rhode Island | $30,120 |
| New Mexico | $30,070 |
| Tennessee | $30,070 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,950 |
How do potter salaries compare to similar careers?
Potters earn 19% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than sculptors but more than illustrators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sculptor salary | $55K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Engraver salary | $40K |
| Art teacher salary | $45K |
| Multimedia animator salary | $33K |
| Potter salary | $28K |
| Artist salary | $10K |
| Painter salary | $19K |
| Jeweler salary | $21K |
| Illustrator salary | $15K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)