Art Directors pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for art directors is $47.31 an hour ($98,400 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). Maryland ranks 19th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.41 | $61,160 |
| 25% of workers | $38.69 | $80,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.31 | $98,400 |
| 75% of workers | $60.31 | $125,440 |
| 90% of workers | $84.47 | $175,690 |
Art Directors pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $97,460 | 230 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)
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|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $104,040 |
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| Public Relations Specialists | $79,560 |
| Graphic Designers | $75,120 |
| Producers and Directors | $79,350 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $96,760 |
| Writers and Authors | $104,330 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $43,370 |
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