The average wage for a craft artist in Pennsylvania is around $20.04 per hour.
Avg Wage
Craft artists earn an average hourly wage of $20.04.
Salaries typically start from $12.06 per hour and go up to $23.95 per hour.
43% below national average Updated in 2016
Craft artist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level craft artist earnings begin at:
$23.95 per hour
$49,820 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level craft artist earnings begin at:
$22.48 per hour
$46,760 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level craft artist earnings begin at:
$20.04 per hour
$41,680 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level craft artist earnings begin at:
$15.33 per hour
$31,890 per year
10th percentile
Starting level craft artist earnings begin at:
$12.06 per hour
$25,090 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 about the same as related careers in Pennsylvania. On average, they make less than graphic designers but more than potters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Graphic designer salary | $43K |
| Museum conservator salary | $42K |
| Exhibit designer salary | $41K |
| Camera operator salary | $40K |
| Illustrator salary | $37K |
| Craft artist salary | $42K |
| Painting, coating & decorating worker salary | $32K |
| Photographer salary | $29K |
| Engraver salary | $32K |
| Potter salary | $32K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)