How much does an art director make in Wisconsin?
$81,130a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in Wisconsin. That is $39.00 an hour or $6,761 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.00
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,470Median: $81,130Highest 10%: $131,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 25th | $66,240 | $31.85 | |
| Median | $81,130 | $39.00 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.09 | |
| 90th | $131,900 | $63.39 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $119,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $91,260 |
| Madison, WI | $83,650 |
| Green Bay, WI | $79,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 28. Michigan | $86,660 |
| 29. Louisiana | $83,640 |
| 30. North Dakota | $83,170 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $81,130 |
| 32. Iowa | $80,940 |
| 33. Idaho | $80,680 |
| 34. Oklahoma | $80,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $39.00 ($81,130 a year).
Do art directors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $81,130 against $114,900 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for art director pay?
Wisconsin ranks 31 of 46 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays art directors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $119,000 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.