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Job outlook for craft workers in the United States
Are craft worker jobs in demand?
Yes, craft worker jobs are in demand. Craft worker demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Craft worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of craft worker jobs and the average craft worker salary over time.
Craft worker jobs over time
Craft worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 581 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 557 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 582 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 568 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 555 | 0.00% |
Average craft worker salary over time
Craft worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,364 | $21.81 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $43,399 | $20.86 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $42,532 | $20.45 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $41,833 | $20.11 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $41,022 | $19.72 | +0.8% |
Craft worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of craft worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where craft workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for craft workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 185 | 24% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 118 | 19% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 504 | 16% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 136 | 16% |
| 5 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 399 | 14% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 275 | 14% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,604 | 13% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 932 | 13% |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 88 | 13% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 479 | 12% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 384 | 12% |
| 12 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 224 | 12% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 945 | 11% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 707 | 11% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 658 | 11% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 63 | 11% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 978 | 10% |
| 18 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 576 | 10% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 357 | 10% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 97 | 10% |
Most common cities for craft workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven | 1 | 1% | $54,689 |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $42,976 |
| 3 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $42,209 |
| 4 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $45,467 |