Craft Artists Salary in New York
Craft Artists in New York earn a median of $49,020 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($46,080)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,650; the top 10% earn over $89,790. Nationally the range is $25,960 to $71,990.
States ranked near New York
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- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43,660 median in New York
Craft Artists pay in New York
How much do craft artists make in New York?
The median is $49,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,650 and the top 10% earn over $89,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for craft artists?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 23 (+6% vs. the national median of $46,080). Living costs are not included.