Craft Artists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,210 or more. The middle half of craft artists in Atlanta earn between $48,370 and $92,990.
- $20K10th
- $48K25th
- $74KMedian
- $93K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,020 | $5,835 | $33.66 |
| Median | $74,110 | $6,176 | $35.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,370 | $4,031 | $23.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,990 | $7,749 | $44.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Craft Artists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Craft artists in Atlanta earn 19% more than the Georgia average ($58,780) and 41% more than the U.S. average ($49,740). At the median the gap is +61% against the U.S. median of $46,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $70,020 | $74,110 | $19,600 | $95,210 | n/a |
| Georgia | $58,780 | $48,880 | $19,600 | $95,210 | 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $70,020, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $55,344 a year, or $4,612 a month and $2,129 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for craft artists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $70,020 buys what about $69,979 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Craft Artists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$43,630
- Orlando, FL$45,810
- Indianapolis, IN$55,350
- Washington, DC$51,360
- Cleveland, OH$41,750
- 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 Atlanta: questions
How much do craft artists make an hour in Atlanta?
$33.66 an hour on average, and $35.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level craft artists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the craft artists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $55,344 a year ($4,612 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,020.
Do craft artists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% more than 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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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