How much does an art director make in Kentucky?
$76,160a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in Kentucky. That is $36.62 an hour or $6,347 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.62
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,990Median: $76,160Highest 10%: $121,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| 25th | $59,530 | $28.62 | |
| Median | $76,160 | $36.62 | |
| 75th | $98,320 | $47.27 | |
| 90th | $121,900 | $58.63 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $97,360 |
| Louisville, KY | $87,570 |
| Lexington, KY | $73,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 33. Idaho | $80,680 |
| 34. Oklahoma | $80,680 |
| 35. Alabama | $77,220 |
| 36. Kentucky | $76,160 |
| 37. Alaska | $75,200 |
| 38. Montana | $73,850 |
| 39. Nebraska | $73,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $36.62 ($76,160 a year).
Do art directors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $76,160 against $114,900 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for art director pay?
Kentucky ranks 36 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays art directors the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $97,360 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.