Craft Artists in Nevada make a median of $36,400 a year, or about $17.5 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Nevada. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Craft Artists salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $35,200, 25th percentile $35,210, median $36,400, 75th percentile $45,240, 90th percentile $65,480. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level craft artists (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $36,400 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,200, and experienced craft artists can clear $65,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Nevada?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,607/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,501/month, which eats 57.6% 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 Nevada?▼
Nevada 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 $36,477 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.
