27-1012.00

Craft Artists

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

1.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 13% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 4% probability of automation for this role
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13%
of jobs safer
885
jobs riskier than this
+2.1%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Craft artists—glassblowers, potters, jewelry makers—work in a domain where AI generative tools like Midjourney can produce visual inspiration and design references but cannot execute the physical craft. The handmade premium and artist-collector relationship actually gain value as AI floods the market with digital facsimiles. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable to positive for skilled craft artists; authenticity and material skill become more marketable, not less, as AI images proliferate.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$38,480
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+2.1%
As fast as average
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →