Craft Artists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for craft artistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$110,420
- Georgia$58,780
- Missouri$57,020
- Oregon$55,820
- New York$55,390
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Minnesota$34,590
- Michigan$35,110
- Connecticut$36,080
- Alabama$36,430
- Ohio$38,510
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $110,420 | $100,540 | $53 | +122% | 170 |
| 2 | Georgia | $58,780 | $48,880 | $28 | +18.2% | — |
| 3 | Missouri | $57,020 | $61,780 | $27 | +14.6% | 140 |
| 4 | Oregon | $55,820 | $51,060 | $27 | +12.2% | 170 |
| 5 | New York | $55,390 | $49,020 | $27 | +11.4% | 50 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $54,790 | $58,650 | $26 | +10.2% | 190 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $54,490 | $32,830 | $26 | +9.5% | — |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $53,620 | $47,660 | $26 | +7.8% | 50 |
| 9 | Texas | $53,500 | $54,690 | $26 | +7.6% | 870 |
| 10 | Florida | $51,000 | $48,710 | $25 | +2.5% | 270 |
| 11 | Washington | $50,130 | $44,120 | $24 | +0.8% | 80 |
| 12 | Arizona | $48,980 | $46,300 | $24 | -1.5% | — |
| 13 | Illinois | $48,650 | $43,040 | $23 | -2.2% | — |
| 14 | Maine | $48,250 | $53,380 | $23 | -3% | 50 |
| 15 | Colorado | $45,580 | $43,620 | $22 | -8.4% | — |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $43,780 | $41,600 | $21 | -12% | 230 |
| 17 | Alaska | $41,760 | $41,600 | $20 | -16% | — |
| 18 | South Carolina | $38,680 | $35,050 | $19 | -22.2% | 70 |
| 19 | Ohio | $38,510 | $38,070 | $19 | -22.6% | 180 |
| 20 | Alabama | $36,430 | $40,800 | $18 | -26.8% | 70 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $36,080 | $34,010 | $17 | -27.5% | 70 |
| 22 | Michigan | $35,110 | $25,960 | $17 | -29.4% | 290 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $34,590 | $27,560 | $17 | -30.5% | 140 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 18 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,410 | $113,080 | 110 |
| 2 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $74,110 | $70,020 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $58,640 | $53,160 | 40 |
| 4 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $53,680 | $52,370 | — |
| 5 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,060 | $55,980 | 130 |
| 6 | Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $49,760 | $48,190 | 50 |
| 7 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,290 | $55,510 | 60 |
| 8 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,200 | $51,560 | 100 |
| 9 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,190 | $52,940 | — |
| 10 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $47,670 | $45,810 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing craft artistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $98,560 | $110,250 | 130 |
| 2 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $98,560 | $110,250 | 130 |
| 3 | Sector 51 - Information | $96,290 | $100,150 | 160 |
| 4 | Performing Arts Companies | $61,000 | $75,350 | 150 |
| 5 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $61,000 | $74,190 | 140 |
| 6 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $55,430 | $53,000 | 330 |
| 7 | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $55,430 | $53,000 | 330 |
| 8 | Broadcasting and Content Providers | $54,700 | $57,290 | 30 |
| 9 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $50,910 | $49,680 | 640 |
| 10 | Amusement Parks and Arcades | $48,710 | $48,630 | 170 |
| 11 | Educational Services | $48,700 | $51,980 | — |
| 12 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $48,700 | $51,980 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do craft artists make in the U.S.?
The median craft artists salary in the United States is $46,080 per year (mean $49,740), and about 80% earn between $25,960 and $71,990.
How much do craft artists make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays craft artists the most?
California has the highest average pay for craft artists at $110,420 per year (median $100,540).
What is the job outlook for craft artists?
Employment is projected to change +2.1% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 1,000 openings per year.
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