Craft Artists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,840 or more. The middle half of craft artists in Phoenix earn between $35,550 and $58,840.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $46KMedian
- $59K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,940 | $4,078 | $23.53 |
| Median | $46,300 | $3,858 | $22.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,550 | $2,962 | $17.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,840 | $4,903 | $28.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Craft Artists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Craft artists in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($48,980) and about the same as the U.S. average ($49,740). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $46,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $48,940 | $46,300 | $31,430 | $58,840 | n/a |
| Arizona | $48,980 | $46,300 | $31,430 | $58,840 | n/a |
| United States | $49,740 | $46,080 | $25,960 | $71,990 | 4,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Craft Artists salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $48,940, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $40,674 a year, or $3,389 a month and $1,564 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for craft artists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $48,940 buys what about $47,369 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Craft Artists salary in nearby metro areas
- Los Angeles, CA$113,080
- Denver, CO$52,370
- San Antonio, TX$46,340
- Houston, TX$52,940
- Portland, OR$55,980
- Chicago, IL$51,560
Highest-paying cities for craft artists
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($113,080).
- Los Angeles, CA$113,080
- Atlanta, GA$70,020
- Portland, OR$55,980
- Philadelphia, PA$55,510
- Indianapolis, IN$55,350
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Craft Artists salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do craft artists make an hour in Phoenix?
$23.53 an hour on average, and $22.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level craft artists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the craft artists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $40,674 a year ($3,389 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,940.
Do craft artists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($49,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1012; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 23.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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