Craft Artists Salary by State
The national median pay for craft artists is $46,080 a year. By state, it ranges from $25,960 in Michigan to $100,540 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $25,960
- 25th percentile
- $35,020
- Median
- $46,080
- 75th percentile
- $58,240
- Top 10%
- $71,990
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 4,580 jobs.
Median pay in 23 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $100,540 | +118% | $55,290 | $204,390 | 170 |
| 2 | Missouri | $61,780 | +34% | $37,830 | $73,560 | 140 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $58,650 | +27% | $25,990 | $73,790 | 190 |
| 4 | Texas | $54,690 | +19% | $35,790 | $71,990 | 870 |
| 5 | Maine | $53,380 | +16% | $34,560 | $57,320 | 50 |
| 6 | Oregon | $51,060 | +11% | $39,740 | $78,000 | 170 |
| 7 | New York | $49,020 | +6% | $33,650 | $89,790 | 50 |
| 8 | Georgia | $48,880 | +6% | $19,600 | $95,210 | Not published |
| 9 | Florida | $48,710 | +6% | $35,530 | $80,800 | 270 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $47,660 | +3% | $38,320 | $76,010 | 50 |
| 11 | Arizona | $46,300 | 0% | $31,430 | $58,840 | Not published |
| 12 | Washington | $44,120 | −4% | $39,150 | $54,720 | 80 |
| 13 | Colorado | $43,620 | −5% | $36,580 | $58,470 | Not published |
| 14 | Illinois | $43,040 | −7% | $33,670 | $68,080 | Not published |
| 15 | Alaska | $41,600 | −10% | $41,600 | $41,600 | Not published |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $41,600 | −10% | $32,140 | $61,000 | 230 |
| 17 | Alabama | $40,800 | −11% | $21,520 | $44,270 | 70 |
| 18 | Ohio | $38,070 | −17% | $30,060 | $50,450 | 180 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $35,050 | −24% | $26,010 | $52,830 | 70 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $34,010 | −26% | $34,010 | $42,810 | 70 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $32,830 | −29% | $30,930 | $109,410 | Not published |
| 22 | Minnesota | $27,560 | −40% | $24,780 | $60,820 | 140 |
| 23 | Michigan | $25,960 | −44% | $25,960 | $47,990 | 290 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Craft Artists salary questions
Which state pays craft artists the most?
California, with a median of $100,540 a year (+118% vs. the national median of $46,080). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays craft artists the least?
Michigan, with a median of $25,960 a year (−44% vs. national).
Where do most craft artists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 870, with a median of $54,690.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.