The average wage for a craft artist in the United States is around $17.59 per hour.
Avg Wage
Craft artists earn an average hourly wage of $17.59.
Salaries typically start from $10.50 per hour and go up to $29.48 per hour.
40% below national average Updated in 2019
Craft artist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Craft artist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,360 |
| Arizona | $38,380 |
| California | $41,900 |
| Colorado | $27,980 |
| Florida | $30,380 |
| Georgia | $52,080 |
| Hawaii | $50,420 |
| Iowa | $31,190 |
| Idaho | $29,850 |
| Illinois | $47,942 |
| Indiana | $32,531 |
| Kansas | $31,420 |
| Kentucky | $28,610 |
| Louisiana | $30,350 |
| Massachusetts | $38,650 |
| Maryland | $59,430 |
| Maine | $27,620 |
| Michigan | $37,350 |
| Minnesota | $39,970 |
| Missouri | $27,940 |
| Mississippi | $25,790 |
| North Carolina | $39,130 |
| North Dakota | $41,360 |
| Nebraska | $41,810 |
| New Hampshire | $31,230 |
| New Jersey | $43,720 |
| New Mexico | $29,450 |
| Nevada | $31,370 |
| New York | $49,310 |
| Ohio | $29,340 |
| Oklahoma | $21,170 |
| Oregon | $45,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,680 |
| South Carolina | $19,570 |
| Texas | $36,730 |
| Utah | $29,510 |
| Vermont | $34,340 |
| Washington | $37,930 |
| Wisconsin | $37,620 |
| Wyoming | $28,910 |
How do craft artist salaries compare to similar careers?
Craft artists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than precious metal workers but more than sewers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Precious metal worker salary | $41K |
| Gem worker salary | $41K |
| Jeweler salary | $41K |
| Graphic designer salary | $39K |
| Photographer salary | $38K |
| Craft artist salary | $37K |
| Potter salary | $34K |
| Glass blower salary | $34K |
| Engraver salary | $31K |
| Sewer salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)