Career Profile Craft Artists Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $41,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Craft Artists create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques. General Information Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Craft Artists Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 6 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 6 openings per year are projected for Craft Artists. +18.0% Employment Change Employment for Craft Artists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.0% between 2023 and 2028. $20.05 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $20.05/hour. Entry level workers are paid $11.64, while experienced workers are paid $22.46. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 37 Craft Artists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 44. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Craft Artists are Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing, and Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Craft Artists include Fine Arts, Sales and Marketing, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Craft Artists is HS diploma or less. 41% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
