Craft Artist Salary in Maine (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maine Median
$53,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.66
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $46,080
State Rank
#5 of 23
50 employed here

How much does a Craft Artist make in Maine?

A Craft Artist working in Maine earns a median salary of $53,380 per year, or about $25.66 per hour. That is 16% above the national median of $46,080 for this occupation.

Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $34,560 while the top 10% make $57,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,830 and $57,310 a year.

Craft Artist salary range in Maine

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,560$16.62
25th percentile (early career)$36,830$17.71
50th percentile (median)$53,380$25.66
75th percentile (experienced)$57,310$27.55
90th percentile (top earners)$57,320$27.56

How Maine compares

Maine ranks 5th 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 Maine

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 Maine pay ($53,380) 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 Maine?
The median Craft Artist salary in Maine is $53,380 per year, or about $25.66 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,560 at the entry level to $57,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Craft Artists about 16% more than the national median of $46,080. Maine ranks 5th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Craft Artists?
Yes on pay — Maine pays above the national median for this occupation, at $53,380 a year. About 50 Craft Artists are employed in Maine. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), 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.