The average annual wage of the occupations is $43,610 and $21 per hour. 11 vocational programs could be taken for the Craft Artists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 5,830 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Craft Artists is $19,581. The average length of the programs is 688 hours and the average completion time is 11.22 months.
The following 11 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Craft Artists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 27 | $32,508 | - | 615 Hours | 15.76 Months |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 9 | $36,495 | - | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | 52 | $31,318 | - | - | - |
| Drawing | 13 | $35,167 | - | - | - |
| Painting | 5 | $36,929 | - | - | - |
| Sculpture | 12 | $38,874 | - | - | - |
| Printmaking | 4 | $41,510 | - | - | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 17 | $39,849 | - | - | - |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 3 | $43,212 | - | - | - |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | 14 | $19,581 | $2,307 | 760 Hours | 6.67 Months |
| Metal Arts | 1 | $18,670 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Craft Artists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 10,910 | $71,420 | $34 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 30,810 | $81,870 | $39 |
| Fashion Designers | 19,940 | $97,030 | $47 |
| Graphic Designers | 213K | $64,700 | $31 |
| Interior Designers | 67,760 | $68,530 | $33 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 10,090 | $67,170 | $32 |
| Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic | 2,150 | $54,550 | $26 |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 7,230 | $37,030 | $18 |
| Sewers, Hand | 3,390 | $33,860 | $16 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2,670 | $66,750 | $32 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 88,460 | $44,620 | $21 |
| Furniture Finishers | 14,380 | $42,490 | $20 |
| Model Makers, Wood | 590 | $52,510 | $25 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | 260 | $52,330 | $25 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 24,060 | $52,000 | $25 |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | 10,700 | $44,050 | $21 |
| Etchers and Engravers | 8,140 | $42,780 | $21 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 38,480 | $44,710 | $22 |
The following 113 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Craft Artists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.