Musician Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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How much does a Musician make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Milwaukee, WI is $49,663. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,683 to $57,623, with most professionals earning between $34,419 and $64,871.

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What is a Musician?

A Musician is a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented. Anyone who composes, conducts, or performs music is referred to as a Musician. A Musician who plays a musical instrument is also known as an instrumentalist. Musicians can specialize in any musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. Examples of a Musician's possible skills include performing, conducting, singing, rapping, producing, composing, arranging, and the orchestration of music....

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Musician Salary By Experience Levels in Milwaukee, WI

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Musician Salary By Level of Education in Milwaukee, WI

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Average Salary Range for Musician in Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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49663

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Musician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Musician in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Musician ranges from $41,683 to $57,623 with the average base salary of $49,663. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,176 to $60,399 with the average total cash compensation of $50,623.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,663 $41,683 - $57,623
Bonus $960 $493 - $2,776
Total Pay $50,623 $42,176 - $60,399
* 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.

Musician Salary Near Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,529 - $57,410 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,247 - $55,638 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,247 - $55,638 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,951 - $56,610 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,209 - $55,586 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,878 - $59,275 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
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