SOC 27-1012 · May 2025 · United States
Craft Artists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Craft Artists across the United States is $46,080 per year, measured over 4,580 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $100,540.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Craft Artists
Pay for this occupation varies by 287.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $100,540 and Michigan pays $25,960.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $100,540 | 170 | |
| 2 | Missouri | $61,780 | 140 | |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $58,650 | 190 | |
| 4 | Texas | $54,690 | 870 | |
| 5 | Maine | $53,380 | 50 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $51,060 | 170 | |
| 7 | New York | $49,020 | 50 | |
| 8 | Georgia | $48,880 | — | |
| 9 | Florida | $48,710 | 270 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $47,660 | 50 |
States with the most Craft Artists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 870 | $54,690 | |
| 2 | Michigan | 290 | $25,960 | |
| 3 | Florida | 270 | $48,710 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 230 | $41,600 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 190 | $58,650 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 180 | $38,070 | |
| 7 | California | 170 | $100,540 | |
| 8 | Oregon | 170 | $51,060 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 140 | $27,560 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 140 | $61,780 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $100,410 | 110 |
| 2 | Atlanta | $74,110 | — |
| 3 | Denver | $53,680 | — |
| 4 | Portland | $51,060 | 130 |
| 5 | Philadelphia | $49,290 | 60 |
| 6 | Chicago | $49,200 | 100 |
| 7 | Houston | $48,190 | — |
| 8 | Orlando | $47,670 | 60 |
| 9 | Washington | $47,340 | — |
| 10 | Phoenix | $46,300 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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