Craft Artists pay range in Houston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,240 or more. The middle half of craft artists in Houston earn between $46,800 and $58,240.
- $47K10th
- $47K25th
- $48KMedian
- $58K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,940 | $4,412 | $25.45 |
| Median | $48,190 | $4,016 | $23.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,800 | $3,900 | $22.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,240 | $4,853 | $28.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Craft Artists pay in Houston vs. Texas and the U.S.
Craft artists in Houston earn about the same as the Texas average ($53,500) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($49,740). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $46,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $52,940 | $48,190 | $46,800 | $58,240 | n/a |
| Texas | $53,500 | $54,690 | $35,790 | $71,990 | 870 |
| United States | $49,740 | $46,080 | $25,960 | $71,990 | 4,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Craft Artists salary after taxes in Houston
On the average salary of $52,940, a single filer in Houston takes home about $44,717 a year, or $3,726 a month and $1,720 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Houston a good place for craft artists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.6), so the average $52,940 buys what about $53,676 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Houston ($49,410). A typical home costs $308,306, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Craft Artists salary in other Texas cities
Houston ranks 1st of 2 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Houston$52,940
- San Antonio$46,340
Highest-paying cities for craft artists
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($113,080).
- Los Angeles, CA$113,080
- Atlanta, GA$70,020
- Portland, OR$55,980
- Philadelphia, PA$55,510
- Indianapolis, IN$55,350
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Craft Artists salary in Houston: questions
How much do craft artists make an hour in Houston?
$25.45 an hour on average, and $23.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level craft artists salary in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the craft artists take-home pay in Houston?
About $44,717 a year ($3,726 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,940. Texas has no state income tax.
Do craft artists earn more in Houston than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1012; area Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (26420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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