How much does a director make in Wisconsin?
$40,180a year
Median yearly pay for directors in Wisconsin. That is $19.32 an hour or $3,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.32
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,420Median: $40,180Highest 10%: $73,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,420 | $14.14 | |
| 25th | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| Median | $40,180 | $19.32 | |
| 75th | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 90th | $73,570 | $35.37 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $51,070 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $39,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for directors.
| 37. Montana | $45,220 |
| 38. Idaho | $44,990 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $44,770 |
| 40. Wisconsin | $40,180 |
| 41. South Carolina | $36,120 |
| 42. Arkansas | $33,920 |
| 43. Louisiana | $29,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $19.32 ($40,180 a year).
Do directors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $40,180 against $52,100 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for director pay?
Wisconsin ranks 40 of 43 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays directors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $51,070 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.