Art Director Salary in Nebraska
Based on 140+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$73,270
$35.23/hr
vs National Average
$94,938
-22.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$55K – $103K
140 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Art Director in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,530 |
| 25th percentile | $60,130 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $73,270 |
| 75th percentile | $90,650 |
| 90th percentile | $102,590 |
Top-Paying Industries for Art Director (U.S.)
Which industries pay Art Directors the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Art Directors in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $140,600 | 550 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $136,020 | 3K |
| Information | $129,620 | 9K |
| Administrative and Support Services | $129,430 | 2K |
| Construction | $126,200 | — |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Art Director in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,470 |
| 2023 | $67,270 |
| 2024 | $75,010 |
| 2025 | $73,270 |
| 2026 (projected) | $73,270 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,470 | $88,111 |
| 2023 | $67,270 | $89,717 |
| 2024 | $75,010 | $93,068 |
| 2025 | $73,270 | $94,938 |
| 2026 (projected) | $73,270 | $94,938 |
Art Director Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $60,130 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $73,270 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $90,650 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $102,590 |
Art Director Salary in Other States
Related Art Director Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Art Director ($73,270 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Art Director | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designer in NE | $71,570 | -2.3% | $34.41/hr |
| Interior Designer in NE | $64,870 | -11.5% | $31.19/hr |
| Graphic Designer in NE | $56,700 | -22.6% | $27.26/hr |
| Producer and Director in NE | $52,580 | -28.2% | $25.28/hr |
| Audio and Video Technician in NE | $50,660 | -30.9% | $24.36/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist in NE | $72,860 | -0.6% | $35.03/hr |
| Compliance Officer in NE | $73,920 | +0.9% | $35.54/hr |
| Accountant in NE | $72,080 | -1.6% | $34.65/hr |
| Financial Examiner in NE | $74,460 | +1.6% | $35.80/hr |
| Police Officer in NE | $74,620 | +1.8% | $35.88/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NE | $74,830 | +2.1% | $35.98/hr |
| Chemist in NE | $74,890 | +2.2% | $36.00/hr |