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Craft Artists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Craft Artists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,040
Median Annual Salary
▲
+34.7% vs 2024
$48,650
Mean Salary
$43,040
Median Salary
$20.69
Hourly Rate
Craft Artists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Craft Artists in Illinois earn a median salary of $43,040 per year ($3,586/month).
This is 7.4% below the national average of $46,475.
Illinois ranks #14 out of 23 states for Craft Artists pay.
Salaries increased by 34.7% 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 Illinois range from $33,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $68,080 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $33,670 and $68,080.
Median $43,040
P10: $33,670P25: $33,670P75: $68,080P90: $68,080
10th
$33,670
25th
$33,670
Median
$43,040
75th
$68,080
90th
$68,080
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,670
$16.19
$2,805
25th Percentile
$33,670
$16.19
$2,805
Median (50th)
$43,040
$20.69
$3,586
75th Percentile
$68,080
$32.73
$5,673
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$68,080
$32.73
$5,673
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,650 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Craft Artists in Illinois is $43,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,650.
What is the salary range for a Craft Artists in Illinois?
Salaries for Craft Artists in Illinois range from $33,670 at the 10th percentile to $68,080 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $33,670 and $68,080.
What is the starting salary for a Craft Artists in Illinois?
Entry-level Craft Artists positions in Illinois typically start around $33,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $33,670 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Craft Artists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Craft Artists in Illinois is approximately $20.69 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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