What are the main factors that influence an Arts & Crafts Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Arts & Crafts Instructor?

The Education industry offers the highest average compensation for Arts & Crafts Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 13% above the market median.

How does experience change An Arts & Crafts Instructor's salary?

An Arts & Crafts Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,803 for beginners, reaching about $73,403 at mid-level, and approach $77,150 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Arts & Crafts Instructor?

Arts & Crafts Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Arts & Crafts Instructor roles are District of Columbia $93,215, California $92,861, Massachusetts $91,624. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Arts & Crafts Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Arts & Crafts Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Director of Arts and Crafts: $150,330; Arts/Crafts Specialist: $87,107; Arts Instructor: $63,149; College Instructor - Liberal Arts: $60,800; University Instructor - Liberal Arts: $60,770.

Arts & Crafts Instructor Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Arts & Crafts Instructor make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Arts & Crafts Instructor in New Mexico is $77,977 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Arts & Crafts Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,716
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,463 to $89,879
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,712

10% $61,712

50% (Median) $77,977

90% $100,716

Arts & Crafts Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,879	$7,490	$1,728	$43
Average	$77,977	$6,498	$1,500	$37
25th Percentile	$69,463	$5,789	$1,336	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Arts & Crafts Instructor Salaries

An Arts & Crafts Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Arts & Crafts Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Arts & Crafts Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,803
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,418
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,403
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,635
Expert (over 8 years): $77,150

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Arts & Crafts Instructor	less than 1 year	$71,803
Early Career Level Arts & Crafts Instructor	1-2 years	$72,418
Mid-Level Level Arts & Crafts Instructor	2-4 years	$73,403
Senior-Level Level Arts & Crafts Instructor	5-8 years	$74,635
Expert Level Arts & Crafts Instructor	over 8 years	$77,150

How Do Arts & Crafts Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Arts & Crafts Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,215.
California: $92,861.
Massachusetts: $91,624.

District of Columbia $93,215 California $92,861 Massachusetts $91,624 Washington $91,287 New Jersey $91,253 Alaska $91,135 Connecticut $89,974 New York $89,502

Hawaii $87,995 Rhode Island $87,288 Maryland $86,808 Minnesota $86,151 Colorado $85,899 Illinois $85,815 Oregon $85,495 Delaware $85,259

New Hampshire $85,111 Virginia $84,779 Pennsylvania $83,811 Nevada $83,323 North Dakota $83,163 Michigan $82,910 Wisconsin $82,818 Vermont $82,632

Texas $82,119 Maine $82,085 Arizona $82,035 Ohio $81,976 Georgia $81,201 Indiana $80,814 Wyoming $80,738 Utah $80,620

Iowa $80,570 Kansas $80,166 Louisiana $80,048 North Carolina $80,006 Missouri $79,989 Florida $79,660 Montana $79,484 Nebraska $79,315

Kentucky $79,223 South Carolina $78,886 Tennessee $78,675 Idaho $78,591 New Mexico $77,977 Oklahoma $77,842 Alabama $77,345 South Dakota $76,512

Arkansas $76,057 West Virginia $75,813 Mississippi $75,080

Top Paying Cities for Arts & Crafts Instructor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $78,807
Belen: $78,368
Bernalillo: $78,946

Algodones, NM $78,807

Belen, NM $78,368

Bernalillo, NM $78,946

Bluewater, NM $77,289

Bosque, NM $77,792

Casa Blanca, NM $77,968

Cedar Crest, NM $79,012

Cedarvale, NM $75,914

Cerrillos, NM $78,864

Claunch, NM $75,633

Coyote, NM $77,702

Cuba, NM $77,578

Cubero, NM $78,141

Edgewood, NM $78,659

Estancia, NM $77,721

Gallina, NM $77,295

Counselor, NM $77,343

Grants, NM $77,200

Milan, NM $77,509

Isleta, NM $79,082

Jarales, NM $78,292

Jemez Pueblo, NM $78,428

Jemez Springs, NM $78,186

Laguna, NM $78,523

La Jara, NM $77,491

La Joya, NM $77,311

Lindrith, NM $77,218

Los Lunas, NM $78,783

Mcintosh, NM $78,149

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $77,629

Moriarty, NM $77,887

Mountainair, NM $77,046

Nageezi, NM $77,241

New Laguna, NM $78,103

Paguate, NM $78,156

Pena Blanca, NM $79,029

Peralta, NM $78,908

Placitas, NM $78,948

Ponderosa, NM $78,329

Prewitt, NM $77,265

Regina, NM $77,319

Sandia Park, NM $78,813

Corrales, NM $79,111

San Fidel, NM $77,682

San Rafael, NM $77,351

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $78,814

San Ysidro, NM $78,708

Stanley, NM $77,876

Tijeras, NM $78,824

Tome, NM $78,678

Torreon, NM $78,416

Veguita, NM $77,786

Willard, NM $76,907

Youngsville, NM $77,724

Bosque Farms, NM $79,053

Clines Corners, NM $77,405

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $78,874

Cochiti Lake, NM $78,977

Albuquerque, NM $79,155

Kirtland Afb, NM $79,155

Rio Rancho, NM $79,026

Gallup, NM $77,377

Brimhall, NM $77,158

Church Rock, NM $77,194

Continental Divide, NM $77,140

Crownpoint, NM $77,204

Fence Lake, NM $76,859

Fort Wingate, NM $77,168

Gamerco, NM $77,297

Mentmore, NM $77,178

Mexican Springs, NM $77,168

Ramah, NM $77,027

Rehoboth, NM $77,220

Thoreau, NM $77,224

Tohatchi, NM $77,153

Vanderwagen, NM $77,168

Zuni, NM $77,150

Navajo, NM $77,255

Jamestown, NM $77,063

Pinehill, NM $76,967

Sheep Springs, NM $77,237

Smith Lake, NM $77,524

Yatahey, NM $77,209

Farmington, NM $77,580

Aztec, NM $77,723

Blanco, NM $77,360

Bloomfield, NM $77,269

Flora Vista, NM $77,660

Fruitland, NM $77,174

Kirtland, NM $77,661

La Plata, NM $77,689

Navajo Dam, NM $77,654

Shiprock, NM $77,546

Waterflow, NM $77,507

Newcomb, NM $77,189

Sanostee, NM $77,238

Santa Fe, NM $79,559

Abiquiu, NM $77,383

Alcalde, NM $78,731

Amalia, NM $77,265

Arroyo Hondo, NM $77,157

Arroyo Seco, NM $77,246

Canjilon, NM $77,144

Canones, NM $77,847

Carson, NM $77,452

Cebolla, NM $77,189

Cerro, NM $77,212

Chama, NM $77,528

Chamisal, NM $78,522

Chimayo, NM $79,074

Cordova, NM $78,940

Costilla, NM $77,589

Taos Ski Valley, NM $77,001

Dixon, NM $78,447

Dulce, NM $77,526

El Prado, NM $77,314

El Rito, NM $77,668

Embudo, NM $78,044

Espanola, NM $78,978

Glorieta, NM $79,253

Hernandez, NM $78,243

Ilfeld, NM $78,521

La Madera, NM $77,532

Lamy, NM $78,951

Llano, NM $78,363

Los Alamos, NM $79,138

White Rock, NM $79,287

Medanales, NM $78,330

Ojo Caliente, NM $77,870

Los Ojos, NM $77,338

Pecos, NM $79,006

Penasco, NM $78,072

Petaca, NM $77,072

Questa, NM $77,294

Ranchos De Taos, NM $77,701

Red River, NM $77,073

Ribera, NM $77,569

Rowe, NM $78,595

San Cristobal, NM $77,071

San Jose, NM $78,402

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $78,785

Santa Cruz, NM $79,047

Serafina, NM $77,373

Taos, NM $77,269

Tererro, NM $79,259

Tesuque, NM $79,559

Tierra Amarilla, NM $77,269

Trampas, NM $78,008

Tres Piedras, NM $77,051

Truchas, NM $78,719

Vadito, NM $77,969

Valdez, NM $77,129

Vallecitos, NM $77,068

Velarde, NM $78,329

Villanueva, NM $77,419

Spaceport City, NM $75,841

Las Vegas, NM $76,763

Angel Fire, NM $76,989

Anton Chico, NM $76,630

Buena Vista, NM $77,333

Chacon, NM $77,388

Cimarron, NM $76,869

Cleveland, NM $77,937

Eagle Nest, NM $76,927

Guadalupita, NM $77,269

Holman, NM $77,738

La Loma, NM $76,501

Maxwell, NM $76,895

Miami, NM $76,729

Mills, NM $76,456

Montezuma, NM $78,333

Mora, NM $78,046

Mosquero, NM $76,390

Ocate, NM $76,812

Ojo Feliz, NM $77,014

Rainsville, NM $77,352

Raton, NM $77,088

Rociada, NM $78,372

Roy, NM $76,473

Sapello, NM $77,692

Solano, NM $76,380

Springer, NM $76,695

Ute Park, NM $76,905

Valmora, NM $76,698

Wagon Mound, NM $76,610

Watrous, NM $76,724

Socorro, NM $76,546

Aragon, NM $76,778

Datil, NM $76,461

Lemitar, NM $76,902

Luna, NM $76,914

Magdalena, NM $76,467

Pie Town, NM $76,722

Polvadera, NM $77,088

Quemado, NM $76,881

Reserve, NM $76,743

San Acacia, NM $77,215

San Antonio, NM $76,123

Truth Or Consequences, NM $76,107

Arrey, NM $76,094

Caballo, NM $76,146

Derry, NM $75,759

Elephant Butte, NM $76,305

Garfield, NM $75,539

Hatch, NM $74,329

Monticello, NM $76,103

Rincon, NM $73,901

Salem, NM $75,304

Williamsburg, NM $76,203

Winston, NM $76,158

Las Cruces, NM $72,934

White Sands Missile Range, NM $73,173

Santa Teresa, NM $73,705

Playas, NM $76,459

Animas, NM $76,646

Anthony, NM $73,687

Arenas Valley, NM $76,511

Bayard, NM $76,440

Berino, NM $73,353

Buckhorn, NM $76,519

Santa Clara, NM $76,574

Chamberino, NM $73,430

Cliff, NM $76,431

Columbus, NM $76,225

Deming, NM $76,243

Dona Ana, NM $72,936

Fairacres, NM $73,154

Faywood, NM $76,208

Fort Bayard, NM $76,501

Gila, NM $76,318

Glenwood, NM $76,378

Hachita, NM $76,225

Hanover, NM $76,241

Hillsboro, NM $76,086

Hurley, NM $76,389

La Mesa, NM $74,329

Lordsburg, NM $76,402

Mesilla, NM $72,935

Mesilla Park, NM $72,943

Mesquite, NM $73,005

Mimbres, NM $76,302

Mule Creek, NM $76,508

Organ, NM $72,981

Pinos Altos, NM $76,429

Radium Springs, NM $72,965

Redrock, NM $76,235

Rodeo, NM $76,743

San Miguel, NM $72,977

Silver City, NM $76,430

Sunland Park, NM $73,312

Tyrone, NM $76,656

Vado, NM $73,035

Chaparral, NM $73,956

Clovis, NM $76,284

Cannon Afb, NM $76,115

Broadview, NM $76,061

Causey, NM $75,931

Crossroads, NM $75,751

Dora, NM $76,111

Elida, NM $75,795

Floyd, NM $75,980

Fort Sumner, NM $75,918

Grady, NM $76,134

House, NM $76,073

Kenna, NM $75,796

Lingo, NM $75,926

Melrose, NM $76,086

Milnesand, NM $75,766

Pep, NM $75,869

Portales, NM $76,147

Rogers, NM $75,890

Saint Vrain, NM $76,135

Taiban, NM $75,892

Texico, NM $76,164

Yeso, NM $75,617

Roswell, NM $75,704

Artesia, NM $75,854

Caprock, NM $75,700

Carlsbad, NM $75,904

Dexter, NM $75,758

Eunice, NM $75,971

Hagerman, NM $75,796

Hobbs, NM $76,082

Hope, NM $75,518

Jal, NM $75,882

Lake Arthur, NM $75,671

Lakewood, NM $75,783

Loco Hills, NM $75,923

Loving, NM $75,884

Lovington, NM $76,009

Mcdonald, NM $75,802

Malaga, NM $75,810

Maljamar, NM $75,736

Monument, NM $75,915

Tatum, NM $75,851

Whites City, NM $75,978

Carrizozo, NM $75,346

Alamogordo, NM $75,106

Alto, NM $75,357

Bent, NM $75,120

Capitan, NM $75,181

Cloudcroft, NM $75,112

Corona, NM $75,673

Encino, NM $76,281

Fort Stanton, NM $75,213

Glencoe, NM $75,160

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $75,097

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $75,097

Hondo, NM $75,229

La Luz, NM $75,097

Lincoln, NM $75,010

Mayhill, NM $75,267

Mescalero, NM $75,131

Nogal, NM $75,453

Orogrande, NM $75,135

Picacho, NM $75,213

Pinon, NM $75,496

Ruidoso, NM $75,500

Ruidoso Downs, NM $75,397

Sacramento, NM $75,165

San Patricio, NM $75,254

Sunspot, NM $75,097

Timberon, NM $75,260

Tinnie, NM $75,169

Tularosa, NM $75,147

Vaughn, NM $75,974

Weed, NM $75,258

Tucumcari, NM $76,351

Amistad, NM $76,252

Bard, NM $76,130

Capulin, NM $76,992

Clayton, NM $76,401

Conchas Dam, NM $76,470

Cuervo, NM $76,102

Des Moines, NM $76,688

Folsom, NM $76,807

Garita, NM $76,323

Gladstone, NM $76,476

Grenville, NM $76,462

Logan, NM $76,348

Mcalister, NM $76,112

Nara Visa, NM $76,167

Newkirk, NM $76,252

Quay, NM $76,295

San Jon, NM $76,214

Santa Rosa, NM $76,295

Sedan, NM $76,322

Trementina, NM $76,319

Arts & Crafts Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Arts & Crafts Instructor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 26% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Education, offers compensation 13% above the average. Conversely, Arts & Crafts Instructor positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Arts & Crafts Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Arts & Crafts Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Education	$88,373	$42.0	13%

Arts & Crafts Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Arts & Crafts Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$69,463

Average $77,977/year

$89,879

$5,789

Average $6,498/month

$7,490

$1,336

Average $1,500/week

$1,728

$33

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,879	$7,490	$1,728	$43
Average	$77,977	$6,498	$1,500	$37
25th Percentile	$69,463	$5,789	$1,336	$33

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