The national average annual salary for this occupation is $32,970 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $15.85.The state annual wage is $25,747. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $12.37 and most workers in this occupation earn between $9.03 and $14.58 per hour based on the 25th and 75th percentile wage in the survey.

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For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2011 wages.

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New Mexico

2010 to 2020

In 2010 there were about 50 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2020 this number will decrease by about -11 percent and an estmated 50 will be employed in this occupation. Employment growth in this occupation is declining. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there will be no openings due to growth or replacement needs in this occupation.

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Craft Artists usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

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This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

No New Mexico occupational license is required.

Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau, bi-annual survey of NM license boards and commissions.