U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCreate or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
National estimates for this occupation
Industry profile for this occupation
State profile for this occupation
Metropolitan area profile for this occupation
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,210 | 6.9 % | $12.86 | $26,760 | 2.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $6.93 | $8.63 | $10.92 | $15.35 | $20.84 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $14,410 | $17,950 | $22,720 | $31,920 | $43,340 |
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay product and refractory manufacturing | 1,130 | $11.74 | $24,410 |
| Independent artists, writers, and performers | 750 | $13.29 | $27,640 |
| Sporting goods and musical instrument stores | 330 | $8.35 | $17,360 |
| Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks | 170 | $12.18 | $25,330 |
| Glass and glass product manufacturing | 170 | $15.07 | $31,350 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home furnishings stores | 100 | $21.06 | $43,810 |
| Specialized design services | 90 | $17.89 | $37,210 |
| Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores | 50 | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers | 30 | $16.59 | $34,510 |
| Performing arts companies | 100 | $16.04 | $33,360 |
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation:
| State | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Percent of State employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 40 | $10.84 | $22,540 | 0.016% |
| New Mexico | 90 | $9.25 | $19,240 | 0.012% |
| Idaho | 40 | $14.48 | $30,120 | 0.007% |
| Utah | 60 | $11.58 | $24,080 | 0.006% |
| Ohio | 340 | $9.70 | $20,180 | 0.006% |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Percent of State employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 60 | $18.97 | $39,460 | 0.002% |
| New Jersey | (7) | $17.77 | $36,970 | (7) |
| Minnesota | 120 | $15.87 | $33,010 | 0.005% |
| Michigan | 50 | $15.80 | $32,860 | 0.001% |
| New York | 360 | $15.66 | $32,580 | 0.004% |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation:
| MSA | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Percent of MSA employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI MSA | 120 | $15.37 | $31,970 | 0.007% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS MSA | 70 | $13.61 | $28,300 | 0.007% |
| San Antonio, TX | 40 | $12.94 | $26,910 | 0.006% |
| Baltimore, MD PMSA | 60 | $19.48 | $40,520 | 0.005% |
| Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA PMSA | 40 | $11.24 | $23,370 | 0.004% |
Top paying Metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| MSA | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Percent of MSA employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County, CA PMSA | 60 | $20.16 | $41,940 | 0.004% |
| Baltimore, MD PMSA | 60 | $19.48 | $40,520 | 0.005% |
| Atlanta, GA MSA | 90 | $17.00 | $35,360 | 0.004% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI MSA | 120 | $15.37 | $31,970 | 0.007% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL MSA | 40 | $14.21 | $29,560 | 0.003% |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia. The top five employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).
Percentile wage estimates show the percentage of workers in an occupation that earn less than a given wage and the percentage that earn more. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate—50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(7) Estimate not released.
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Last Modified Date: November 9, 2005
