Craft Artist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A craft artist earns a median of $46,080 a year ($22.15 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $49,740. About 4,580 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $46,080
- Gross pay
- $1,772.31
- Federal income tax
- −$128.83
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$109.88
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$25.70
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,507.90
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $46,080
- Federal
- $3,350
- FICA
- $3,525
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $39,205
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Craft Artists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 27-1012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a craft artist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.15; the average is $23.91.
What is the salary range for a craft artist?
The bottom 10% earn under $25,960 and the top 10% earn over $71,990 a year.
How much is $46,080 after taxes?
About $39,205 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $37,780 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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