Craft Artists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,550 or more. The middle half of craft artists in Washington earn between $47,340 and $52,310.
- $47K10th
- $47K25th
- $47KMedian
- $52K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,360 | $4,280 | $24.69 |
| Median | $47,340 | $3,945 | $22.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,340 | $3,945 | $22.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,310 | $4,359 | $25.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Craft Artists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Craft artists in Washington earn 3% more than the U.S. average ($49,740). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $46,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $51,360 | $47,340 | $47,340 | $65,550 | 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 Washington
On the average salary of $51,360, a single filer in Washington takes home about $41,532 a year, or $3,461 a month and $1,597 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $41,946 | $3,496 |
| Working in DC | $41,532 | $3,461 |
| Working in VA | $41,309 | $3,442 |
| Working in MD | $41,220 | $3,435 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for craft artists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $51,360 buys what about $47,169 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Craft Artists salary in nearby metro areas
- Philadelphia, PA$55,510
- Cleveland, OH$41,750
- Cincinnati, OH$43,630
- Detroit, MI$30,990
- Indianapolis, IN$55,350
- Atlanta, GA$70,020
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 Washington: questions
How much do craft artists make an hour in Washington?
$24.69 an hour on average, and $22.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level craft artists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the craft artists take-home pay in Washington?
About $41,532 a year ($3,461 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,360.
Do craft artists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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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