Art Directors Salary in Maryland
Art Directors in Maryland earn a median of $98,400 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($114,850)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,160; the top 10% earn over $175,690. Nationally the range is $64,900 to $213,050.
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- Graphic Designers$75,120 median in Maryland
- Music Directors and Composers$64,300 median in Maryland
- Producers and Directors$79,350 median in Maryland
- Set and Exhibit Designers$80,540 median in Maryland
- Film and Video Editors$78,380 median in Maryland
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$85,830 median in Maryland
Art Directors pay in Maryland
How much do art directors make in Maryland?
The median is $98,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,160 and the top 10% earn over $175,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for art directors?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 46 (−14% vs. the national median of $114,850). Living costs are not included.