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Craft Artists Salary in Alabama

Craft Artists in Alabama make a median of $35,090 a year, or about $16.87 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $44K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$35K
Median annual
$16.87/hr
Hourly rate
$23K
Entry level (10th %)
$44K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,387/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home45.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$39,713/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,302/mo

About craft artists

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 4,370
Alabama employed: 100
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Craft Artists salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $23,270, 25th percentile $31,620, median $35,090, 75th percentile $41,930, 90th percentile $44,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$23K25th$32KMedian$35K75th$42K90th$44K
Bar chart showing Craft Artists salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $23,270, 25th percentile $31,620, median $35,090, 75th percentile $41,930, 90th percentile $44,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level craft artists (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $44K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Craft Artists salary by metro in Alabama

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Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Birmingham$42K+19%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do craft artists make in Alabama?

The median is $35,090 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,270, and experienced craft artists can clear $44,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,387/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 45.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a craft artists salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median craft artists salary is worth about $39,713 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do craft artists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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