SOC 27-1012
Craft Artists
Risk Score
⚠️36/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥4,370
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$38K
$23K – $66K
Projected Growth
📈+2.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖95/100
High exposure
💡 Craft Artists face a risk score of 36/100 — 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 →
💡 Workers in this field earn $38K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work
AI video editing and post-production automation
AI music composition and audio production
🛡️ 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
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 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% |