The average wage for a craft artist in Oregon is around $22.09 per hour.
Avg Wage
Craft artists earn an average hourly wage of $22.09.
Salaries typically start from $14.38 per hour and go up to $38.44 per hour.
21% below national average Updated in 2018
Craft artist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level craft artist earnings begin at:
$38.44 per hour
$79,960 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level craft artist earnings begin at:
$28.80 per hour
$59,900 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level craft artist earnings begin at:
$22.09 per hour
$45,950 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level craft artist earnings begin at:
$17.27 per hour
$35,910 per year
10th percentile
Starting level craft artist earnings begin at:
$14.38 per hour
$29,910 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Craft artist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $59,430 |
| Georgia | $52,080 |
| Hawaii | $50,420 |
| New York | $49,310 |
| Illinois | $47,942 |
| Oregon | $45,950 |
| New Jersey | $43,720 |
| California | $41,900 |
| Nebraska | $41,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,680 |
| North Dakota | $41,360 |
| Minnesota | $39,970 |
| North Carolina | $39,130 |
| Massachusetts | $38,650 |
| Arizona | $38,380 |
| Washington | $37,930 |
| Wisconsin | $37,620 |
| Michigan | $37,350 |
| Texas | $36,730 |
| Alabama | $34,360 |
| Vermont | $34,340 |
| Indiana | $32,531 |
| Kansas | $31,420 |
| Nevada | $31,370 |
| New Hampshire | $31,230 |
| Iowa | $31,190 |
| Florida | $30,380 |
| Louisiana | $30,350 |
| Idaho | $29,850 |
| Utah | $29,510 |
| New Mexico | $29,450 |
| Ohio | $29,340 |
| Wyoming | $28,910 |
| Kentucky | $28,610 |
| Colorado | $27,980 |
| Missouri | $27,940 |
| Maine | $27,620 |
| Mississippi | $25,790 |
| Oklahoma | $21,170 |
| South Carolina | $19,570 |
How do craft artist salaries compare to similar careers?
Craft artists earn 8% more than similar careers in Oregon. On average, they make less than graphic designers but more than hand sewers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Graphic designer salary | $54K |
| Film and video editor salary | $41K |
| Gem worker salary | $41K |
| Jeweler salary | $41K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $41K |
| Craft artist salary | $46K |
| Museum conservator salary | $39K |
| Engraver salary | $40K |
| Calligrapher salary | $36K |
| Hand sewer salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)