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Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of craft and fine artists is projected to decline 0 percent from 2024 to 2034. Despite declining employment, about 4,400 openings for craft and fine artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,030

10%

$38,480

Median

$67,060

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    26%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    26%

  • Some college

    17%

  • Less than high school

    17%

  • Bachelor's degree

    8%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • Painting
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
  • Jewelry Arts
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
  • Sculpture
  • Printmaking
  • Drawing
  • Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
  • Metal Arts

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Fine Arts
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Design
  • Production and Processing

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.