Craft Artists
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
About the profession
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Craft Artist → Practitioner Craft Artist → Senior Practitioner Craft Artist → Lead Craft Artist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
68K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $21,010 - $32,753/year With equity/bonuses: $23,111 - $39,304 Top markets (SF/NYC): $24,161 - $39,304 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $14,707 - $29,478 Year 2-3: Junior level $32,753 - $42,270 Year 4-6: Mid level $42,270 - $45,830 Year 7-10: Senior level $45,830 - $59,050 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Craft Artist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension You communicate clearly with…
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