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Craft Artists Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Craft Artists make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,620
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.5% vs 2024
$45,580
Mean Salary
$43,620
Median Salary
$20.97
Hourly Rate
Craft Artists salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Craft Artists in Colorado earn a median salary of $43,620 per year ($3,635/month).
This is 6.1% below the national average of $46,475.
Colorado ranks #13 out of 23 states for Craft Artists pay.
Salaries increased by 8.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Craft Artists
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Social Perceptiveness
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
3.88
Sales and Marketing
3.83
Customer and Personal Service
3.8
Production and Processing
3.8
Design
3.76
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(24.0% of workers)
Salaries for Craft Artists in Colorado range from $36,580 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,260 and $52,650.
Median $43,620
P10: $36,580P25: $39,260P75: $52,650P90: $58,470
10th
$36,580
25th
$39,260
Median
$43,620
75th
$52,650
90th
$58,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,580
$17.59
$3,048
25th Percentile
$39,260
$18.88
$3,271
Median (50th)
$43,620
$20.97
$3,635
75th Percentile
$52,650
$25.31
$4,387
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,470
$28.11
$4,872
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Craft Artists in Colorado is $43,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,580.
What is the salary range for a Craft Artists in Colorado?
Salaries for Craft Artists in Colorado range from $36,580 at the 10th percentile to $58,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,260 and $52,650.
What is the starting salary for a Craft Artists in Colorado?
Entry-level Craft Artists positions in Colorado typically start around $36,580 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,260 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Craft Artists in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Craft Artists in Colorado is approximately $20.97 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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