Craft Artist Salary in Texas: $55,500 Average

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Average base salary, Texas

$55,500 / year

≈ $4,650 per month · $26.68 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Texas · median $56,500

25th percentile
$48,500Average
$55,50075th percentile
$60,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Craft Artist salary by state

Alabama$37,500

Alaska$43,000

Arizona$50,500

California$114,500

Colorado$47,000

Connecticut$37,500

Florida$53,000

Georgia$61,000

Illinois$50,500

Maine$50,000

Massachusetts$55,500

Michigan$36,500

Minnesota$36,000

Missouri$59,000

New York$57,500

Ohio$40,000

Oregon$58,000

Pennsylvania$45,500

South Carolina$40,000

Tennessee$56,500

Texas$55,500

Washington$52,000

Wisconsin$56,500

About this role

Craft Artist is a professional role in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family, focused on Craft Artist work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Craft Artist pays 40% below the average across 41 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $86,500).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Craft Artist make?

The average base salary for a Craft Artist in the United States is $51,500 per year, or about $24.76 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $36,000 and $60,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?

The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $86,500 across 41 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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