Craft Artist Salary in Minnesota (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Minnesota Median
$27,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-40% vs US median
US median $46,080
State Rank
#22 of 23
140 employed here

How much does a Craft Artist make in Minnesota?

Craft Artists in Minnesota take home a median of $27,560 annually — roughly $13.25 an hour — which runs 40% below the national median of $46,080.

Within Minnesota, entry-level pay starts around $24,780 while the top 10% make $60,820 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $24,780 and $35,950 a year.

Craft Artist salary range in Minnesota

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$24,780$11.91
25th percentile (early career)$24,780$11.91
50th percentile (median)$27,560$13.25
75th percentile (experienced)$35,950$17.28
90th percentile (top earners)$60,820$29.24

How Minnesota compares

Minnesota ranks 22nd 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 Minnesota

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 Minnesota pay ($27,560) 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 Minnesota?
The median Craft Artist salary in Minnesota is $27,560 per year, or about $13.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $24,780 at the entry level to $60,820 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Minnesota pay compare to the national average?
Minnesota pays Craft Artists about 40% less than the national median of $46,080. Minnesota ranks 22nd out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Minnesota a good state for Craft Artists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $27,560 a year. About 140 Craft Artists are employed in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota?
The highest-paying occupations in Minnesota include Radiologist ($708,340), Dermatologist ($625,790), Surgeon, All Other ($568,150), 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.