The average salary for a craft artist in the United States is $43,610, but the range typically falls between $29,120 and $49,010. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.97, with a range between $14 and $23.56.
There are approximately 5,830 people employed as a craft artist in the United States. With Michigan, California, Florida employing the highest number of craft artists.The state with the best pay for a craft artist is Maryland, with an average annual salary of $70,130, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $23,610.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $21,010 | $10.1 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,120 | $14 |
| Median | $36,600 | $17.59 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,010 | $23.56 |
| 90th Percentile | $67,980 | $32.68 |
The salary of a craft artist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a craft artist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for craft artists are Maryland, California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Georgia while the worst states are Utah, Michigan, Iowa, Louisiana, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21,200 | $32,230 | $43,290 |
| Arizona | $28,810 | $38,130 | $46,040 |
| California | $39,790 | $86,680 | $148,540 |
| Colorado | $30,160 | $42,560 | $49,010 |
| Connecticut | $29,120 | $33,000 | $37,890 |
| Florida | $25,340 | $41,650 | $60,140 |
| Georgia | $18,020 | $61,640 | $127,610 |
| Idaho | $16,640 | $34,350 | $68,730 |
| Indiana | $23,400 | $38,010 | $62,680 |
| Iowa | $21,270 | $30,010 | $40,590 |
| Kentucky | $18,040 | $36,510 | $45,850 |
| Louisiana | $17,420 | $29,360 | $37,010 |
| Maine | $29,520 | $35,170 | $37,240 |
| Maryland | $47,300 | $70,130 | $89,580 |
| Massachusetts | $31,780 | $38,670 | $59,150 |
| Michigan | $21,010 | $30,400 | $46,540 |
| Minnesota | $22,630 | $41,560 | $78,250 |
| Missouri | $33,850 | $61,740 | $72,870 |
| New Hampshire | $15,370 | $34,000 | $42,940 |
| New York | $36,410 | $59,610 | $77,510 |
| Ohio | $31,790 | $39,640 | $52,150 |
| Oregon | $36,570 | $53,330 | $99,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,770 | $58,380 | $62,400 |
| South Carolina | $22,820 | $30,740 | $40,430 |
| South Dakota | $27,210 | $36,710 | $40,790 |
| Tennessee | $29,120 | $32,260 | $31,650 |
| Texas | $31,810 | $40,870 | $51,460 |
| Utah | $17,230 | $23,610 | $35,490 |
| Vermont | $33,220 | $48,030 | $54,560 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $34,400 | $44,920 |
| West Virginia | $22,910 | $31,220 | $35,340 |
| Wisconsin | $29,220 | $39,410 | $56,760 |
Even between cities, the salary of a craft artist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for craft artists is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $87,500.The city with the lowest average salary for craft artists is Muskegon, MI with an average salary of $26,120.
Areas with highest average salaries for craft artists
Areas with lowest average salaries for craft artists
The number of craft artists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of craft artists has increased by 1,740. On average, the number of craft artists has been increasing by 10.6% each year. The salary of craft artists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of craft artists has increased by $5,350. On average, the salary of craft artists has been increasing by 3.5% each year.
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