Highest-paying states for craft artists
California leads at $100,540 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $100,540 | $62,500–$130,360 |
| Missouri | $61,780 | $50,120–$66,470 |
| Wisconsin | $58,650 | $37,630–$71,540 |
| Texas | $54,690 | $46,800–$58,240 |
| Maine | $53,380 | $36,830–$57,310 |
| Oregon | $51,060 | $46,380–$70,840 |
| New York | $49,020 | $33,830–$57,540 |
| Florida | $48,710 | $40,980–$53,910 |
| Massachusetts | $47,660 | $39,870–$59,810 |
| Washington | $44,120 | $40,230–$48,570 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,600 | $34,260–$45,340 |
| Alabama | $40,800 | $28,340–$44,270 |
| Ohio | $38,070 | $32,820–$43,040 |
| South Carolina | $35,050 | $29,770–$43,200 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | $34,010–$34,260 |
| Minnesota | $27,560 | $24,780–$35,950 |
| Michigan | $25,960 | $25,960–$42,770 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.