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Job outlook for craftsmen in the United States
Craftsman job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected craftsman job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 2,900 new jobs for craftsmen are projected over the next decade.
Craftsman salaries have increased 5% for craftsmen in the last 5 years.
There are over 60,106 craftsmen currently employed in the United States.
There are 1,269 active craftsman job openings in the US.
The average craftsman salary is $43,078.
Are craftsman jobs in demand?
Yes, craftsman jobs are in demand. Craftsman demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Craftsman job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of craftsman jobs and the average craftsman salary over time.
Craftsman jobs over time
Craftsman job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,106 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 62,875 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 66,291 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 64,418 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 62,889 | 0.02% |
Average craftsman salary over time
Craftsman salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,078 | $20.71 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $42,502 | $20.43 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $41,927 | $20.16 | --2.0% |
| 2022 | $42,784 | $20.57 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $40,947 | $19.69 | +8.9% |
Craftsman jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of craftsman job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where craftsmen earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for craftsmen
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 38 | 1% |
| 2 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 25 | 1% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 13 | 1% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 11 | 1% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 4 | 1% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 34 | 0% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 31 | 0% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 27 | 0% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 19 | 0% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 17 | 0% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 17 | 0% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 9 | 0% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 6 | 0% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 6 | 0% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 4 | 0% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 4 | 0% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 2 | 0% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for craftsmen
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kernersville | 1 | 4% | $43,382 |
| 2 | Ballwin | 1 | 3% | $38,454 |
| 3 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $37,378 |
| 4 | Burbank | 2 | 2% | $51,819 |
| 5 | Cypress | 1 | 2% | $51,660 |
| 6 | Elkhart | 1 | 2% | $33,985 |
| 7 | Texas City | 1 | 2% | $41,414 |
| 8 | Roswell | 1 | 1% | $35,963 |
| 9 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $37,355 |
| 10 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $37,439 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $33,724 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0% | $34,137 |
| 13 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $41,238 |