Art Directors Salary in Wisconsin

Art directors in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $99,250 a year) and the least in Green Bay ($87,620), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the art directors average at $95,070 and the median at $81,130 for 730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,440.

Art Directors average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$99,250
Madison$99,190
Green Bay$87,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$99,250	$91,260	$72,890	$74,269	97
Madison	$99,190	$83,650	$75,800	$74,231	97
Green Bay	$87,620	$79,640	$68,630	$66,778	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Art Directors salary in other states

Art Directors salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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