How much does an art director make in Milwaukee?
$91,260a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $43.88 an hour or $7,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.88
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,770Median: $91,260Highest 10%: $125,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| 25th | $72,890 | $35.04 | |
| Median | $91,260 | $43.88 | |
| 75th | $114,600 | $55.07 | |
| 90th | $125,900 | $60.53 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $119,000 |
| Madison, WI | $83,650 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
| Writer and Author | $63,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $43.88 ($91,260 a year).
Do art directors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $91,260 against $114,900 nationally, 21% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $81,130, so Milwaukee pays 12% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for art director pay?
68 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,900 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.