Texas Median
$54,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $46,080
State Rank
#4 of 23
870 employed here
How much does a Craft Artist make in Texas?
A Craft Artist working in Texas earns a median salary of $54,690 per year, or about $26.29 per hour. That is 19% above the national median of $46,080 for this occupation.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $35,790 while the top 10% make $71,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,800 and $58,240 a year.
Craft Artist salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,790 | $17.21 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,800 | $22.50 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $54,690 | $26.29 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $58,240 | $28.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $71,990 | $34.61 |
|
How Texas compares
Texas ranks 4th 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 $58,650Maine $53,380Oregon $51,060New York $49,020Georgia $48,880Florida $48,710Massachusetts $47,660Arizona $46,300Washington $44,120Colorado $43,620Illinois $43,040Alaska $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 Texas
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 Texas pay ($54,690) 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 Texas?
The median Craft Artist salary in Texas is $54,690 per year, or about $26.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,790 at the entry level to $71,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Craft Artists about 19% more than the national median of $46,080. Texas ranks 4th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Craft Artists?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $54,690 a year. About 870 Craft Artists are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.