How much does an art director make in Minneapolis?
$119,000a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $57.22 an hour or $9,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.22
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,400Median: $119,000Highest 10%: $177,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,400 | $34.81 | |
| 25th | $95,900 | $46.11 | |
| Median | $119,000 | $57.22 | |
| 75th | $135,600 | $65.21 | |
| 90th | $177,900 | $85.54 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $83,810 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Writer and Author | $76,470 |
| Interior Designer | $74,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $57.22 ($119,000 a year).
Do art directors make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $119,000 against $114,900 nationally, 4% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $109,700, so Minneapolis pays 8% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for art director pay?
16 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,900 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.