How much does an art director make in Maryland?
$98,400a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in Maryland. That is $47.31 an hour or $8,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.31
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,160Median: $98,400Highest 10%: $175,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 25th | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| Median | $98,400 | $47.31 | |
| 75th | $125,400 | $60.31 | |
| 90th | $175,700 | $84.47 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $106,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,300 |
| Baltimore, MD | $97,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 16. Maine | $100,300 |
| 17. Colorado | $99,990 |
| 18. Florida | $99,660 |
| 19. Maryland | $98,400 |
| 20. Nevada | $98,070 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $97,450 |
| 22. Ohio | $94,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $47.31 ($98,400 a year).
Do art directors make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $98,400 against $114,900 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Maryland rank for art director pay?
Maryland ranks 19 of 46 states.
Which city in Maryland pays art directors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $106,000 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.