Craft Artists
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Craft Artists to increase by 2.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 11,500 to 11,800 jobs. Its estimate of 1,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($46,080), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
11,500
Projected employment (2034)
11,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,000
Pay & Preparation
$46,080
No formal educational credential
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (3/5) • Speaking (3/5) • Monitoring (3/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Social Perceptiveness (2.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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