Art Directors Salary in Wisconsin
The median pay for a art directors in Wisconsin is $85,370/year ($41.05/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $150K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $85K get you in Wisconsin?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $85K. Top earners bring in $150K or more, a $95K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Wisconsin
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $95K | +11% | 110 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $85K | +0% | 240 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do art directors make in Wisconsin?
The median is $85,370 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $54,890, and experienced art directors can clear $149,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $85K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,414/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 22.2% 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 $90,501 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.