Description
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Interests
- Artistic
- Realistic
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Achievement/Effort
- Innovation
- Persistence
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Thinking Creatively
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Selling or Influencing Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
- Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Technology Skills
- Web page creation and editing software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Electronic mail software
- Point of sale POS software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
Abilities
- Finger Dexterity
- Originality
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Fluency of Ideas
Skills
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Social Perceptiveness
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
Knowledge
- Fine Arts
- Sales and Marketing
- Customer and Personal Service
- Production and Processing
- Design
Most Common Education Level
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Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $26,267 |
| Median (50%) | $40,285 |
| High (90%) | $54,176 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $40,934 |
| Mid Level | $51,523 |
| Senior Level | $55,081 |
| Expert Level | $71,956 |
Employability
There are currently 14,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 14,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 2%
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