How much does a fine artist make in Milwaukee?
$56,890a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $27.35 an hour or $4,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.35
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,990Median: $56,890Highest 10%: $83,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 75th | $70,910 | $34.09 | |
| 90th | $83,390 | $40.09 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,730 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $27.35 ($56,890 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $56,890 against $55,490 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $53,350, so Milwaukee pays 7% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for fine artist pay?
22 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,390 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.