Craft Artists in Iowa make a median of $32,600 a year, or about $15.67 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Craft Artists salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $27,930, 25th percentile $29,010, median $32,600, 75th percentile $42,740, 90th percentile $56,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level craft artists (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $32,600 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,930, and experienced craft artists can clear $56,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,233/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 47.6% 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 Iowa?▼
Iowa 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 $36,687 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.
