Art Directors pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for art directors is $39.00 an hour ($81,130 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.
That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). Wisconsin ranks 31st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.11 | $58,470 |
| 25% of workers | $31.85 | $66,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.00 | $81,130 |
| 75% of workers | $51.09 | $106,260 |
| 90% of workers | $63.39 | $131,850 |
Art Directors pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $91,260 | 260 |
| Madison | $83,650 | 130 |
| Green Bay | $79,640 | 30 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $59,900 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,510 |
| Interior Designers | $62,740 |
| Floral Designers | $35,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $80,590 |
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