Art Directors Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $103,090 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.56
10th percentile $68,840
90th percentile $175,240
Employed locally 930
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,840
    25th
    $83,200
    50th (median)
    $103,090
    75th
    $128,070
    90th
    $175,240

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 105% Median Art Directors salary is 5% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $67,230
    Graphic Designers $61,100
    Coaches and Scouts $47,380
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,760
    Editors $56,160
    Interior Designers $68,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $49.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.54 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 7.2% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $68,840 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,200.