SOC 27-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Craft Artists — Minnesota
Minnesota
Median pay in Minnesota is $27,560 a year, 40.2% under the national median of $46,080 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Minnesota is $27,560 a year, 40.2% under the national median of $46,080 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $24,780 and $35,950. The lowest tenth earn under $24,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,820.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Minnesota ranks number 22nd out of 23 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 721 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 718th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,780 | −46.2% |
| 25th | $24,780 | −46.2% |
| Median (50th) | $27,560 | −40.2% |
| 75th | $35,950 | −22.0% |
| 90th | $60,820 | +32.0% |
| Mean | $34,590 | −24.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $27,560 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$27,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,951US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,560 a year, 40.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,780 to $60,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 23 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Craft Artists in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $27,560, or $13.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,080, so pay in Minnesota is 40.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Minnesota earns more than $60,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,780 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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