Art Directors Salary in Maine
The median pay for a art directors in Maine is $78,200/year ($37.6/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $128K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $78K get you in Maine?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maine
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $128K or more, a $90K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Maine
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $80K | +3% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do art directors make in Maine?
The median is $78,200 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,990, and experienced art directors can clear $127,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in Maine?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,943/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 25.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a art directors salary go in Maine?
Maine 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 $80,041 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.