Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 9,600 people employed as craft artists in the United States. The median annual salary is $35,200. Entry level employees earn approximately $21,630 per year and senior employees earn approximately $59,620 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.