Art Director Salary in Vermont (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Art Directors in Vermont, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Vermont Median
$129,260
per year
Hourly Rate
$62.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $114,850
State Rank
#6 of 46
80 employed here

How much does an Art Director make in Vermont?

Art Directors in Vermont take home a median of $129,260 annually — roughly $62.14 an hour — which runs 13% above the national median of $114,850.

Within Vermont, entry-level pay starts around $77,360 while the top 10% make $153,890 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $96,270 and $153,890 a year.

Art Director salary range in Vermont

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$77,360$37.19
25th percentile (early career)$96,270$46.28
50th percentile (median)$129,260$62.14
75th percentile (experienced)$153,890$73.99
90th percentile (top earners)$153,890$73.99

How Vermont compares

Vermont ranks 6th out of 46 states and territories for Art Director pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$149,320
2California$137,780
3New York$137,320
4Oregon$133,840
5New Hampshire$132,000

Working as an Art Director in Vermont

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 Vermont pay ($129,260) 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 Vermont?
The median Art Director salary in Vermont is $129,260 per year, or about $62.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,360 at the entry level to $153,890 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Vermont pay compare to the national average?
Vermont pays Art Directors about 13% more than the national median of $114,850. Vermont ranks 6th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Vermont a good state for Art Directors?
Yes on pay — Vermont pays above the national median for this occupation, at $129,260 a year. About 80 Art Directors are employed in Vermont. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Vermont?
The highest-paying occupations in Vermont include Surgeon, All Other ($438,530), Anesthesiologist ($434,780), Neurologist ($434,730), 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.