Craft Artists Salary in Illinois
Craft Artists in Illinois earn a median of $43,040 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($46,080)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,670; the top 10% earn over $68,080. Nationally the range is $25,960 to $71,990.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$53,850 median in Illinois
- Floral Designers$35,880 median in Illinois
- Photographers$36,570 median in Illinois
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$54,990 median in Illinois
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$42,330 median in Illinois
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,270 median in Illinois
Craft Artists pay in Illinois
How much do craft artists make in Illinois?
The median is $43,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,670 and the top 10% earn over $68,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for craft artists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 23 (−7% vs. the national median of $46,080). Living costs are not included.