Art Directors Salary in Michigan
The median pay for a art directors in Michigan is $86,720/year ($41.69/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $162K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $87K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $87K. Top earners bring in $162K or more, a $107K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Michigan
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing | $107K | +24% | N/A |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $91K | +6% | 640 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $82K | -5% | 80 |
| Ann Arbor | $80K | -8% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do art directors make in Michigan?
The median is $86,720 a year, that works out to about $42 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $55,180, and experienced art directors can clear $162,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $87K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,476/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 23.2% 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 Michigan?
Michigan 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 $92,363 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.