Craft Artist Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$38,070
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $46,080
State Rank
#18 of 23
180 employed here

How much does a Craft Artist make in Ohio?

Craft Artists in Ohio take home a median of $38,070 annually — roughly $18.30 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $46,080.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $30,060 while the top 10% make $50,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,820 and $43,040 a year.

Craft Artist salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,060$14.45
25th percentile (early career)$32,820$15.78
50th percentile (median)$38,070$18.30
75th percentile (experienced)$43,040$20.69
90th percentile (top earners)$50,450$24.25

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 18th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($38,070) 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 Ohio?
The median Craft Artist salary in Ohio is $38,070 per year, or about $18.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,060 at the entry level to $50,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Craft Artists about 17% less than the national median of $46,080. Ohio ranks 18th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Craft Artists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,070 a year. About 180 Craft Artists are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.