Art Directors Salary in Wisconsin
Art Directors in Wisconsin earn a median of $81,130 a year, −29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($114,850)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,470; the top 10% earn over $131,850. Nationally the range is $64,900 to $213,050.
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Art Directors pay in Wisconsin
How much do art directors make in Wisconsin?
The median is $81,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,470 and the top 10% earn over $131,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for art directors?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 46 (−29% vs. the national median of $114,850). Living costs are not included.