Craft Artists

SOC: 27-1012.00 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)

Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

Median Wage

$38,480

per year

Mean Wage

$45,340

per year

Employment

workers

Wage Range

$22,620 - $65,850

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$22,620Median: $38,480$65,850

15 tasks analyzed

Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.

Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.

Apply finishes to objects being crafted.

Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.

Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.

Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.

Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.

Plan and attend craft shows to market products.

Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.

Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.

Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.

Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.

Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.

Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.

Develop designs using specialized computer software.

Task	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.	-	-	-
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.	-	-	-
Apply finishes to objects being crafted.	-	-	-
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.	-	-	-
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.	-	-	-
Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.	-	-	-
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.	-	-	-
Plan and attend craft shows to market products.	-	-	-
Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.	-	-	-
Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.	-	-	-
Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.	-	-	-
Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.	-	-	-
Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.	-	-	-
Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.	-	-	-
Develop designs using specialized computer software.	-	-	-