Craft Artist Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Craft Artists in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$48,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $46,080
State Rank
#9 of 23
270 employed here

How much does a Craft Artist make in Florida?

A Craft Artist working in Florida earns a median salary of $48,710 per year, or about $23.42 per hour. That is 6% above the national median of $46,080 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $35,530 while the top 10% make $80,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,980 and $53,910 a year.

Craft Artist salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,530$17.08
25th percentile (early career)$40,980$19.70
50th percentile (median)$48,710$23.42
75th percentile (experienced)$53,910$25.92
90th percentile (top earners)$80,800$38.85

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 9th out of 23 states and territories for Craft Artist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$100,540
2Missouri$61,780
3Wisconsin$58,650
4Texas$54,690
5Maine$53,380

Working as a Craft Artist in Florida

Nationally, about 5,000 people work as Craft Artists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($48,710) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Craft Artist make in Florida?
The median Craft Artist salary in Florida is $48,710 per year, or about $23.42 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,530 at the entry level to $80,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Craft Artists about 6% more than the national median of $46,080. Florida ranks 9th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Craft Artists?
Yes on pay — Florida pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,710 a year. About 270 Craft Artists are employed in Florida. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.