Michigan Median
$86,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.66
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-25% vs US median
US median $114,850
State Rank
#28 of 46
1,080 employed here
How much does an Art Director make in Michigan?
Art Directors in Michigan take home a median of $86,660 annually — roughly $41.66 an hour — which runs 25% below the national median of $114,850.
Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $54,590 while the top 10% make $166,880 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $65,000 and $121,620 a year.
Art Director salary range in Michigan
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,590 | $26.25 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $65,000 | $31.25 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $86,660 | $41.66 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $121,620 | $58.47 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $166,880 | $80.23 |
|
How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks 28th out of 46 states and territories for Art Director pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Art Director salary in other states
Massachusetts $149,320California $137,780New York $137,320Oregon $133,840New Hampshire $132,000Vermont $129,260New Jersey $129,200Washington $121,170Georgia $110,430Minnesota $109,700Utah $106,500Indiana $105,690Illinois $103,550Virginia $101,150Missouri $100,940Maine $100,300Colorado $99,990Florida $99,660Maryland $98,400Nevada $98,070Pennsylvania $97,450Ohio $94,390North Carolina $90,000Tennessee $89,860Hawaii $89,300Texas $88,270South Carolina $87,990Louisiana $83,640North Dakota $83,170Wisconsin $81,130Iowa $80,940Idaho $80,680Oklahoma $80,680Alabama $77,220Kentucky $76,160Alaska $75,200Montana $73,850Nebraska $73,270Rhode Island $72,550Arkansas $71,930Connecticut $71,900South Dakota $66,610Mississippi $66,020West Virginia $63,550Kansas $60,460
Working as an Art Director in Michigan
Nationally, about 53,000 people work as Art Directors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($86,660) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Art Director make in Michigan?
The median Art Director salary in Michigan is $86,660 per year, or about $41.66 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,590 at the entry level to $166,880 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Art Directors about 25% less than the national median of $114,850. Michigan ranks 28th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Art Directors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $86,660 a year. About 1,080 Art Directors are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.