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Art Directors Salary in Kentucky

Art Directors in Kentucky earn a median of $76,160 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$76,160
vs. U.S. median
−34% ($114,850)
Rank among states
36 of 46
Jobs in the state
320

Pay range in Kentucky

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,990; the top 10% earn over $121,940. Nationally the range is $64,900 to $213,050.

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Art Directors pay in Kentucky

How much do art directors make in Kentucky?

The median is $76,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,990 and the top 10% earn over $121,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kentucky a good state for art directors?

On pay alone it ranks 36 of 46 (−34% vs. the national median of $114,850). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses