Art Director Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 730+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$81,130
$39.00/hr
vs National Average
$94,938
-14.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $132K
730 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Art Director in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,470 |
| 25th percentile | $66,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,130 |
| 75th percentile | $106,260 |
| 90th percentile | $131,850 |
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wisconsin) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,110 |
| 2023 | $97,540 |
| 2024 | $85,370 |
| 2025 | $81,130 |
| 2026 (projected) | $81,130 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,110 | $88,111 |
| 2023 | $97,540 | $89,717 |
| 2024 | $85,370 | $93,068 |
| 2025 | $81,130 | $94,938 |
| 2026 (projected) | $81,130 | $94,938 |
Art Director Salary by Experience Level in Wisconsin
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $66,240 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $81,130 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $106,260 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $131,850 |
Art Director Salary in Other States
Related Art Director Salaries in Wisconsin
How other high-demand occupations in Wisconsin compare to Art Director ($81,130 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Art Director | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designer in WI | $80,590 | -0.7% | $38.75/hr |
| Producer and Director in WI | $66,390 | -18.2% | $31.92/hr |
| Interior Designer in WI | $62,740 | -22.7% | $30.16/hr |
| Graphic Designer in WI | $59,900 | -26.2% | $28.80/hr |
| Audio and Video Technician in WI | $51,390 | -36.7% | $24.71/hr |
| Plumber in WI | $81,210 | +0.1% | $39.04/hr |
| Computer Network Support Specialist in WI | $81,010 | -0.1% | $38.95/hr |
| Budget Analyst in WI | $82,180 | +1.3% | $39.51/hr |
| Medical Scientist in WI | $82,530 | +1.7% | $39.68/hr |
| Insurance Sales Agent in WI | $79,450 | -2.1% | $38.20/hr |
| Accountant in WI | $79,400 | -2.1% | $38.17/hr |
| Instructional Coordinator in WI | $83,000 | +2.3% | $39.90/hr |