Art Directors Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $94,960 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.66
10th percentile $70,440
90th percentile $149,510
Employed locally 110
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,440
    25th
    $77,590
    50th (median)
    $94,960
    75th
    $117,630
    90th
    $149,510

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 109% Median Art Directors salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Art Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $158,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,350
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $153,890
    Oregon $148,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $143,490

    Nearby metros — Art Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,830
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,380
    Wisconsin $85,370
    Winston-Salem, NC $81,440
    Green Bay, WI $79,640

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$73,130
    Coaches and Scouts$44,800
    Graphic Designers$62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,950
    Producers and Directors$63,690
    Editors$64,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Madison, WI is $45.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.88 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Madison, WI is 14.5% below the national median of $111,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Art Directors in Madison?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $70,440 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,590.