How much does a musician and singer make in Milwaukee?
$81,600a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $39.23 an hour or $6,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.23
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $128,000 |
| Madison, WI | $68,930 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| 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 |
| Writer and Author | $63,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $39.23 ($81,600 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $81,600 against $99,420 nationally, 18% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $76,150, so Milwaukee pays 7% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for musician and singer pay?
50 of 78 metro areas with data.
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.