SOC 27-1012
Craft Artists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ36/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ4,370
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$38K
$23K โ $66K
Projected Growth
๐+2.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Craft Artists face a risk score of 36/100 โ 8 points below the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $38K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 36/100, Craft Artists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 4,370 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity and physical artistry and hands-on creative execution to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Craft Artists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work
AI video editing and post-production automation
AI music composition and audio production
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
Live performance and audience engagement
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Electronic mail software
Web page creation and editing software
Analytical or scientific software
Point of sale POS software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Design
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 71% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 71% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 82% |