Art Directors pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for art directors is $34.57 an hour ($71,900 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is 37% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). Connecticut ranks 42nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.65 | $69,990 |
| 25% of workers | $33.65 | $69,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.57 | $71,900 |
| 75% of workers | $62.63 | $130,280 |
| 90% of workers | $77.69 | $161,580 |
Art Directors pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury-Shelton | $133,680 | 70 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $113,180 | 180 |
| New Haven | $95,680 | 60 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for art directors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $72,700 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $42,410 |
| Interior Designers | $67,330 |
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