How much does an art make in Wisconsin?
$77,560a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Wisconsin. That is $37.29 an hour or $6,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.29
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,280Median: $77,560Highest 10%: $99,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,280 | $24.65 | |
| 25th | $63,050 | $30.31 | |
| Median | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| 75th | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 90th | $99,530 | $47.85 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $79,550 |
| La Crosse, WI | $77,210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,060 |
| Janesville, WI | $74,950 |
| Duluth, MN | $71,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 19. Minnesota | $77,760 |
| 20. Iowa | $77,740 |
| 21. Texas | $77,560 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $77,560 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $77,280 |
| 24. Oregon | $76,770 |
| 25. New Mexico | $76,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.29 ($77,560 a year).
Do arts make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $77,560 against $78,620 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for art pay?
Wisconsin ranks 22 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays arts the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $79,550 a year.
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.