Craft Artists
How pay grows with experience
Craft Artists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $33,602 |
| Median (typical) | $49,898 |
| Experienced | $72,405 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Craft Artists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $81,556 |
| Finger Lakes | $52,495 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Coaches and Scouts$51,582 median (+$1,684) · +20.0% by 2032
- Photographers$59,268 median (+$9,370) · +3.9% by 2032
- Audio and Video Equipment Technicians$65,364 median (+$15,466) · +6.8% by 2032
- Radio and Television Announcers$73,519 median (+$23,621) · −2.8% by 2032
- Interior Designers$75,633 median (+$25,735) · +1.4% by 2032
- Graphic Designers$76,556 median (+$26,657) · +3.0% by 2032
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
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