SOC 27-1012 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Craft Artists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$46,080
- 10th percentile
- $25,960
- 25th percentile
- $35,020
- Median
- $46,080
- 75th percentile
- $58,240
- 90th percentile
- $71,990
- Mean
- $49,740
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 4,580.
That median is 9.6% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 110 | $55,290 | $100,410 | $206,590 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Not available | $19,600 | $74,110 | $95,210 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | Not available | $40,640 | $53,680 | $58,660 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 130 | $39,740 | $51,060 | $78,000 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 60 | $37,590 | $49,290 | $68,080 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 100 | $33,670 | $49,200 | $68,080 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | Not available | $46,800 | $48,190 | $58,240 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 60 | $32,380 | $47,670 | $56,010 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Not available | $47,340 | $47,340 | $65,550 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | Not available | $31,430 | $46,300 | $58,840 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | Not available | $44,720 | $44,720 | $76,420 |
| Cleveland, OH | 50 | $32,460 | $43,040 | $49,520 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | Not available | $34,580 | $41,220 | $59,810 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 40 | $32,560 | $32,830 | $68,080 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 190 | $25,960 | $25,960 | $47,610 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 190 | $25,960 | $25,960 | $47,610 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 130 | $39,740 | $51,060 | $78,000 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 110 | $55,290 | $100,410 | $206,590 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 100 | $33,670 | $49,200 | $68,080 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 60 | $32,380 | $47,670 | $56,010 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 60 | $37,590 | $49,290 | $68,080 |
| Cleveland, OH | 50 | $32,460 | $43,040 | $49,520 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 40 | $32,560 | $32,830 | $68,080 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 170 | $55,290 | $100,540 | $204,390 |
| Missouri | 140 | $37,830 | $61,780 | $73,560 |
| Wisconsin | 190 | $25,990 | $58,650 | $73,790 |
| Texas | 870 | $35,790 | $54,690 | $71,990 |
| Maine | 50 | $34,560 | $53,380 | $57,320 |
| Oregon | 170 | $39,740 | $51,060 | $78,000 |
| New York | 50 | $33,650 | $49,020 | $89,790 |
| Georgia | Not available | $19,600 | $48,880 | $95,210 |
| Florida | 270 | $35,530 | $48,710 | $80,800 |
| Massachusetts | 50 | $38,320 | $47,660 | $76,010 |
| Arizona | Not available | $31,430 | $46,300 | $58,840 |
| Washington | 80 | $39,150 | $44,120 | $54,720 |
| Colorado | Not available | $36,580 | $43,620 | $58,470 |
| Illinois | Not available | $33,670 | $43,040 | $68,080 |
| Alaska | Not available | $41,600 | $41,600 | $41,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 230 | $32,140 | $41,600 | $61,000 |
| Alabama | 70 | $21,520 | $40,800 | $44,270 |
| Ohio | 180 | $30,060 | $38,070 | $50,450 |
| South Carolina | 70 | $26,010 | $35,050 | $52,830 |
| Connecticut | 70 | $34,010 | $34,010 | $42,810 |
| Tennessee | Not available | $30,930 | $32,830 | $109,410 |
| Minnesota | 140 | $24,780 | $27,560 | $60,820 |
| Michigan | 290 | $25,960 | $25,960 | $47,990 |
| Louisiana | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Craft Artists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Craft Artists is $46,080. Employment is 4,580.
How does Craft Artists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Craft Artists is 9.6% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Craft Artists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is highest on this page's list at $100,410.