Craft Artists in Minnesota make a median of $31,980 a year, or about $15.38 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Minnesota. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Craft Artists salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $23,260, 25th percentile $29,250, median $31,980, 75th percentile $35,110, 90th percentile $46,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level craft artists (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $31,980 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,260, and experienced craft artists can clear $46,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $32K enough to live in Minnesota?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,234/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,384/month, which eats 62% 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 Minnesota?▼
Minnesota 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 $34,536 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.
