Illinois Median
$43,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $46,080
State Rank
#14 of 23
state estimate
How much does a Craft Artist make in Illinois?
A Craft Artist working in Illinois earns a median salary of $43,040 per year, or about $20.69 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $46,080 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $33,670 while the top 10% make $68,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,670 and $68,080 a year.
Craft Artist salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,670 | $16.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $33,670 | $16.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $43,040 | $20.69 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $68,080 | $32.73 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,080 | $32.73 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 14th out of 23 states and territories for Craft Artist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Craft Artist salary in other states
California $100,540Missouri $61,780Wisconsin $58,650Texas $54,690Maine $53,380Oregon $51,060New York $49,020Georgia $48,880Florida $48,710Massachusetts $47,660Arizona $46,300Washington $44,120Colorado $43,620Alaska $41,600Pennsylvania $41,600Alabama $40,800Ohio $38,070South Carolina $35,050Connecticut $34,010Tennessee $32,830Minnesota $27,560Michigan $25,960
Working as a Craft Artist in Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($43,040) 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 Illinois?
The median Craft Artist salary in Illinois is $43,040 per year, or about $20.69 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,670 at the entry level to $68,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Craft Artists about 7% less than the national median of $46,080. Illinois ranks 14th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Craft Artists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $43,040 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.