Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $61,670 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $70,160
Employed locally 110
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $41,590
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $65,300
    90th
    $70,160

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 81% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,660
    California $140,080
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $96,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Massachusetts $83,530

    Nearby metros — Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770
    Wisconsin $57,770
    Madison, WI $51,930

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,810
    Graphic Designers $59,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Producers and Directors $62,840
    Photographers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Milwaukee, WI is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.09 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salaries?

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.8% above the national median of $60,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,590.