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Lower estimated automation risk
Why it fits
Fits artists with spatial and material focus using color, texture, client needs, drawings, finishes, and presentation boards.
Why it fits
Uses spatial presentation, materials, fabrication, installation constraints, visual storytelling, and client or gallery requirements.
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Why it fits
Directly reuses original visual work, materials, composition, hand skills, exhibition habits, and portfolio development.
Why it fits
Applies material knowledge, prototypes, form, usability, client briefs, visual presentation, and fabrication constraints.
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What's this?
We rate jobs using four factors. These are:
- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions
These are some key things to think about when job hunting.
Risk & user votes
Calculated automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): This occupation has a lower risk of full replacement by AI, software, or robotic systems. Some tasks may be automated or assisted, but the role usually still relies on human judgement, communication, responsibility, physical adaptability, or practical decision-making.
More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.
Human strengths important in this job
These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.
Thinking creatively
Very importantWhy this matters
Working directly with the public
Quite importantWhy this matters
Decision-making and problem solving
Quite importantWhy this matters
What users think
Based on 186 votes
Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. However, employees may be able to find reassurance in the automated risk level we have generated, which shows 30% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Craft Artists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
Based on user votes over time
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Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Craft Artists was $38,480 ($18 per hour).
The median annual wage for Craft Artists was 22.3% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Wages over time
Growth
The number of 'Craft Artists' job openings is expected to rise 2.1% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 4,370 people employed as 'Craft Artists' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 35 thousand people are employed as 'Craft Artists'.
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Job description
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
O*NET-SOC code: 27-1012.00
What people are saying (14)
However, for inventions and 3D crafted items (pottery, crochet, resin, jewelry, etc) there's a low to no risk. That's what I do, so I am safe. The biggest enemy are dropshippers.
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