How much does an art director make in Michigan?
$86,660a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in Michigan. That is $41.66 an hour or $7,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.66
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,590Median: $86,660Highest 10%: $166,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,590 | $26.25 | |
| 25th | $65,000 | $31.25 | |
| Median | $86,660 | $41.66 | |
| 75th | $121,600 | $58.47 | |
| 90th | $166,900 | $80.23 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $101,900 |
| Detroit, MI | $95,390 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $83,050 |
| Lansing, MI | $81,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 25. Hawaii | $89,300 |
| 26. Texas | $88,270 |
| 27. South Carolina | $87,990 |
| 28. Michigan | $86,660 |
| 29. Louisiana | $83,640 |
| 30. North Dakota | $83,170 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $81,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $41.66 ($86,660 a year).
Do art directors make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $86,660 against $114,900 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Michigan rank for art director pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 46 states.
Which city in Michigan pays art directors the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $101,900 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.