Craft Artists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $29,950 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.40
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $38,080
National median $38,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $29,950
    50th (median)
    $29,950
    75th
    $33,980
    90th
    $38,080

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Craft Artists salary vs area income 35% Median Craft Artists salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Craft Artists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,410
    Maryland $67,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,990
    California $59,980
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $59,430

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,330
    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Interior Designers $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Craft Artists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Craft Artists in Phoenix, AZ is $14.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Craft Artists salaries?

    The median Craft Artists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 22.2% below the national median of $38,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Craft Artists in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Craft Artists (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,950.