Art Directors Salary in Missouri
Art Directors in Missouri earn a median of $100,940 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($114,850)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,590; the top 10% earn over $162,340. Nationally the range is $64,900 to $213,050.
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- Graphic Designers$56,750 median in Missouri
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- Producers and Directors$66,460 median in Missouri
- Set and Exhibit Designers$51,610 median in Missouri
- Film and Video Editors$57,950 median in Missouri
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$65,470 median in Missouri
Art Directors pay in Missouri
How much do art directors make in Missouri?
The median is $100,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,590 and the top 10% earn over $162,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for art directors?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 46 (−12% vs. the national median of $114,850). Living costs are not included.