Etsy Shop

How Much Money Do Etsy Shops Make? (2024)

Pat Walls

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Updated: June 23rd, 2024

TL;DR:

Based on our data, etsy shops can make between $100-$750,000 per month.
The average revenue for a successful etsy shop is $47.5K per month.
The highest grossing etsy shop in our records makes over $9,000,000 per year.
Etsy shop owners salaries can vary wildly depending on industry, niche, and size of the business

So you're thinking about starting an etsy shop?

And now you're wondering how much etsy shop owners actually make...

Well, let’s dive in!

Here are example of real etsy shops and how much money they make - as reported by the founders themselves:

1. Bailey's Blossoms ($9M/year)

Erin E. Hooley, founder and CEO of Bailey's Blossoms and Peyton Bre, started her e-commerce children's clothing line from her kitchen table in Arizona. With no formal training or sewing skills, she began selling hair accessories on Etsy to financially support her family. Through listening to customer feedback and constantly evolving, Bailey's Blossoms has now become a multi-million dollar business.

How much money it makes: $9M/year

2. Boredwalk ($3.3M/year)

Matt Snow and Meredith Erin, the co-founders of Boredwalk, came up with the idea for their lifestyle brand while running their first brand, Ex-Boyfriend, as a hobby. As their order volume grew, they pivoted to focus more on apparel and decided to create their ideal client, thus giving birth to Boredwalk. They conducted extensive research, generated hundreds of designs, and loaded up a new Etsy store with them, eventually expanding to their own space and hiring more employees.

How much money it makes: $3.3M/year

3. Tini Lux ($3.12M/year)

Jackie Burke, founder of Tini Lux, came up with the idea for her business after struggling to find fashionable earrings that wouldn't cause allergic reactions. After discovering a woman selling basic titanium studs, Burke realized there was a market for skin-friendly earrings and decided to design her own line of titanium earrings. Despite initially launching Tini Lux as a side hustle, Burke has seen steady growth in her business and has gained a loyal following of customers who are finally able to wear earrings again.

How much money it makes: $3.12M/year

4. SmartyPits ($2.2M/year)

Stacia Guzzo, the founder of SmartyPits Deodorant, was inspired to create her aluminum-free deodorant after her mother's battle with aggressive breast cancer. After learning about the links between aluminum and breast cancer, she began experimenting with creating her own skincare products, which eventually led to the creation of SmartyPits. In just 21 months, SmartyPits grew from making under $100,000 in 2016 to over $500,000 by the end of Q3 in 2018.

How much money it makes: $2.2M/year

5. Felony Case ($1.44M/year)

Felony Case founder, Andrew Moore, stumbled upon the idea for his iPhone case business after seeing a photo of a metal studded case on Twitter. He decided to try making one himself and received positive feedback from friends and eventually retailers like Holt Renfrew. After initial success, he sought out a factory in China to manufacture the cases and expand his business.

How much money it makes: $1.44M/year

6. East Meets Dress ($600K/year)

Vivian and Jenn, co-founders of East Meets Dress, launched their business after experiencing the struggle of finding a modern cheongsam for Jenn's wedding. With no prior experience in fashion or entrepreneurship, they started small by creating a landing page and received 40+ interested subscribers in one weekend. Through hard work and trial and error, they have grown their company to a 6-figure annual recurring revenue ($25k/month) in just one year, bringing Asian-American representation to the wedding industry.

How much money it makes: $600K/year

7. Lever Gear ($504K/year)

Mike Scully, founder of Lever Gear, came up with the idea for his business after working as a product design and development consultant. He had a desire to design his own products and saw the opportunity with the Toolcard Pro, a credit-card sized multi tool. Scully launched the Toolcard Pro on Kickstarter and raised over $100k, and since then, Lever Gear has sold over 25,000 toolcards in over 80 countries.

How much money it makes: $504K/year

8. Galen Leather ($480K/year)

Zeynep and Yusuf, the founders of Galen Leather, came up with the idea for their business after Zeynep was diagnosed with cancer and lost her ability to speak, forcing her to find a new way to work. They started selling locally produced leather goods and vintage kilims online, and eventually started designing and handcrafting their own line of leather products. The business has experienced impressive growth, with a 138% increase in revenue and an average of $40,000 in sales each month.

How much money it makes: $480K/year

9. The Christmas Tree Hugger ($420K/year)

Ryan Kenny came up with the idea for The Christmas Tree Hugger when he and his wife set up their first artificial Christmas tree and were bothered by the unsightly green base pole. Unable to find a solution online, Ryan decided to create his own faux tree bark wrap. After receiving positive feedback from friends and family, Ryan launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for production and trademarking. The business has since gained momentum, earning an average of $35,000 a month and receiving 5-star reviews.

How much money it makes: $420K/year

10. Any Old Vintage ($420K/year)

Nick Griffiths, a former freelance journalist, came up with the idea for Any Old Lights when he moved to Cornwall and started building websites for a vintage lighting business. Despite knowing nothing about lighting initially, he learned on the job and eventually became an expert in vintage lighting. The business has since grown in popularity, selling worldwide and turning over £250,000 last year.

How much money it makes: $420K/year