Art Directors pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for art directors is $52.74 an hour ($109,700 a year). About 920 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). Minnesota ranks 10th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.04 | $70,810 |
| 25% of workers | $42.97 | $89,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.74 | $109,700 |
| 75% of workers | $64.90 | $134,990 |
| 90% of workers | $85.43 | $177,680 |
Art Directors pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $119,020 | 780 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 | $97,860 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $68,620 |
| Graphic Designers | $63,860 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $91,750 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $82,650 |
| Producers and Directors | $76,360 |
| Writers and Authors | $72,810 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $45,730 |
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