How much does an art director make in Madison?
$83,650a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $40.22 an hour or $6,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.22
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,630Median: $83,650Highest 10%: $130,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,630 | $29.63 | |
| 25th | $75,800 | $36.44 | |
| Median | $83,650 | $40.22 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.36 | |
| 90th | $130,800 | $62.88 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $119,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $91,260 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
| Broadcast Technician | $65,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $40.22 ($83,650 a year).
Do art directors make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $83,650 against $114,900 nationally, 27% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $81,130, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for art director pay?
89 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,800 or more.
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.