Gig Economy

Etsy Seller Gig Guide

Sell handmade, vintage, or craft supply items through the Etsy marketplace.

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Overview

Sell handmade, vintage, or craft supply items through the Etsy marketplace.

Median Salary
$12,000
Weekly Hours
20
Education
None
Job Growth
5%

Key Metrics

Stress6/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security3/10
Remote Friendly9/10
Physical Demand4/10
Automation Risk3/10

Pros

  • +Creative outlet
  • +Work from home
  • +Global audience
  • +Scalable

Cons

  • -Fees add up
  • -Competition
  • -Shipping hassles
  • -Inconsistent sales

Savings Calculator

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Yearly Savings
$1,200
Monthly Savings
$100

Career & Education Resources

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Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

Find Etsy Seller specializations

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Udemy

Hands-on Etsy Seller bootcamps

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LinkedIn Learning

Professional Etsy Seller paths

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Indeed

Browse live Etsy Seller jobs

WorkScore™ for Etsy Seller

4.3
Overall
1.0
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

5%

AI Automation Risk

Low

Compare with Other Careers

Etsy Seller Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Etsy Seller salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$16,200
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$15,000
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$15,000
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$15,000
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$14,400
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$12,600
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$12,600
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$12,600
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$12,600
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$12,600
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$12,240
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$11,760
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$11,760
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$11,400
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$11,400
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a living?

Top sellers do, but most treat it as side income.

What sells best?

Personalized items, jewelry, and digital downloads.

Is Etsy growing?

Slowly, with e-commerce.