Art Directors Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $54,770 -50.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.33
10th percentile $32,850
90th percentile $121,260
Employed locally 70
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,850
    25th
    $33,140
    50th (median)
    $54,770
    75th
    $80,150
    90th
    $121,260

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 79% Median Art Directors salary is 21% below 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $107,300
    Kansas City, MO-KS $91,840
    Jacksonville, FL $86,900
    Jackson, MS $71,120

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$28,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,610
    Graphic Designers$48,060
    Public Relations Specialists$61,900
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$105,180
    Producers and Directors$38,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Wichita, KS is $26.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.25 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Wichita, KS is 50.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $32,850 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,140.