How much does an art make in Milwaukee?
$79,550a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,540Median: $79,550Highest 10%: $94,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 25th | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| Median | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 90th | $94,280 | $45.33 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for arts.
| La Crosse, WI | $77,210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,060 |
| Duluth, MN | $71,950 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $105,900 |
| Business Teacher | $100,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $99,950 |
| Sociology Teacher | $98,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $96,660 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $96,500 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $85,180 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $84,700 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,520 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $83,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $38.25 ($79,550 a year).
Do arts make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $79,550 against $78,620 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $77,560, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for art pay?
47 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,280 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.