The median pay for a art directors in Alaska is $60,980/year ($29.32/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alaska. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Art Directors salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $38,620, 25th percentile $52,460, median $60,980, 75th percentile $74,690, 90th percentile $95,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $60,980 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,620, and experienced art directors can clear $95,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Alaska?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,253/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,643/month, which eats 38.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a art directors salary go in Alaska?▼
Alaska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median art directors salary is worth about $58,460 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do art directors get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
