Lead Artist Salary in Minneapolis, MN

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How much does a Lead Artist make in Minneapolis, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Minneapolis, MN is $68,134. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,370 to $76,881, with most professionals earning between $53,301 and $84,845.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Artist in Minneapolis, MN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
60370
76881
68134

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
60535
76961
68221
What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Minneapolis, MN. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $60,370 to $76,881 with the average base salary of $68,134. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,535 to $76,961 with the average total cash compensation of $68,221.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,134 $60,370 - $76,881
Bonus $87 $165 - $80
Total Pay $68,221 $60,535 - $76,961
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Artist Salary Near Minneapolis, MN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,370 - $76,881 COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,266 - $76,749 COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,370 - $76,881 COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,197 - $76,661 COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,989 - $76,397 COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,903 - $72,467 COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
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About Minneapolis, Minnesota    Minneapolis (/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/ (listen)) is the county seat of Hennepin County and the larger of the Twin Cities, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in t....More

Minneapolis, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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