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Craft Artists is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Craft Artists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-1012 |
| title | Craft Artists |
| onet code | 27-1012.00 |
| description | Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 4,370 |
| a mean | 45,340 |
| a median | 38,480 |
| a pct10 | 22,620 |
| a pct25 | 31,350 |
| a pct75 | 52,070 |
| a pct90 | 65,850 |
| h mean | 21 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a craft artists typically centers on create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Social Perceptiveness, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.07 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working craft artists, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (24.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 24% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Maryland at $67,060 and lowest in Utah at $20,030 — a 3.3× spread. The top five states (Maryland, California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas) average $57,958. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $67,060 | $71,750 | $48,450 | $87,200 | — |
| California | $59,980 | $86,090 | $48,880 | $174,990 | 290 |
| Missouri | $58,750 | $55,700 | $35,970 | $69,990 | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,000 | $58,780 | $38,470 | $64,880 | 90 |
| Texas | $52,000 | $48,940 | $31,380 | $63,690 | 340 |
| New York | $48,580 | $57,900 | $31,900 | $104,980 | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $47,990 | $46,750 | $31,880 | $61,160 | 50 |
| Florida | $46,810 | $47,820 | $29,230 | $86,410 | — |
| North Carolina | $46,540 | $51,490 | $22,620 | $99,140 | — |
| Massachusetts | $44,610 | $47,090 | $36,850 | $66,560 | — |
| Washington | $43,380 | $48,880 | $37,000 | $72,540 | 70 |
| Colorado | $40,190 | $42,720 | $36,260 | $48,790 | 200 |
| Kentucky | $38,890 | $42,720 | $31,180 | $63,040 | 50 |
| Oregon | $38,590 | $44,830 | $29,980 | $58,120 | 120 |
| Maine | $37,920 | $41,530 | $30,280 | $53,670 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $37,570 | $54,620 | $30,280 | $104,000 | — |
| Ohio | $36,430 | $38,100 | $26,870 | $54,060 | 160 |
| Nevada | $36,400 | $45,540 | $35,200 | $65,480 | — |
| Virginia | $35,300 | $35,210 | $24,960 | $47,990 | — |
| Alabama | $35,090 | $35,870 | $23,270 | $44,180 | 100 |
| Indiana | $34,130 | $34,070 | $24,550 | $48,510 | — |
| Georgia | $34,040 | $53,160 | $18,650 | $139,740 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $32,640 | $34,620 | $32,640 | $39,200 | 200 |
| Iowa | $32,600 | $36,760 | $27,930 | $56,990 | 90 |
| Nebraska | $32,300 | $33,030 | $24,960 | $41,670 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $31,980 | $33,670 | $23,260 | $46,160 | 50 |
| Illinois | $31,960 | $44,580 | $29,120 | $64,880 | — |
| South Carolina | $31,510 | $34,100 | $23,790 | $43,440 | 90 |
| Louisiana | $30,580 | $38,030 | $18,550 | $57,570 | — |
| Arizona | $29,950 | $34,680 | $29,850 | $44,650 | — |
| Michigan | $26,640 | $31,790 | $21,840 | $45,850 | 540 |
| Utah | $20,030 | $27,060 | $18,710 | $46,060 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for craft artists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Art Objects Repairer or Artisan frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Craft Artists compares to others in the 27 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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