The salary statistics of craft artists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare craft artists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,950 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,050 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $46,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for craft artists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) craft artists is $65,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid craft artists is $20,250.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of craft artists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $34,050 | -0.23% | 5.37% |
| 2017 | $34,130 | 6.36% | - |
| 2016 | $31,960 | 1.06% | - |
| 2015 | $31,620 | -1.55% | - |
| 2014 | $32,110 | -5.36% | - |
| 2013 | $33,830 | 4.76% | - |
| 2012 | $32,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of craft artists in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed craft artists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].