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How much does an art director make in Connecticut?

$71,900a year

Median yearly pay for art directors in Connecticut. That is $34.57 an hour or $5,992 a month.

Hourly
$34.57
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among states
42 of 46
Jobs in the state
1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,990Median: $71,900Highest 10%: $161,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$69,990$33.65
25th$69,990$33.65
Median$71,900$34.57
75th$130,300$62.63
90th$161,600$77.68

Cities in Connecticut

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Waterbury, CT$133,700
Hartford, CT$113,200
New Haven, CT$95,680
Salaries for every job in Connecticut

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for art directors.

39. Nebraska$73,270
40. Rhode Island$72,550
41. Arkansas$71,930
42. Connecticut$71,900
43. South Dakota$66,610
44. Mississippi$66,020
45. West Virginia$63,550
Art Director salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an art director make an hour in Connecticut?

The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $34.57 ($71,900 a year).

Do art directors make more in Connecticut than the national average?

No: $71,900 against $114,900 nationally, 37% less.

Where does Connecticut rank for art director pay?

Connecticut ranks 42 of 46 states.

Which city in Connecticut pays art directors the most?

Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $133,700 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.