Career Profile
Craft Artists
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.
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Craft Artists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 6 openings per year are projected for Craft Artists.
Employment Change
Employment for Craft Artists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.0% between 2023 and 2028.
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 5 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.