Art Directors Salary in Michigan

Art directors in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $106,420 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($93,820), across the 4 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the art directors average at $98,020 and the median at $86,660 for 1,080 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,440.

Art Directors average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$106,420
Detroit$103,310
Lansing$94,810
Grand Rapids$93,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$106,420	$101,880	$64,390	$79,420	101
Detroit	$103,310	$95,390	$72,430	$75,024	100
Lansing	$94,810	$81,500	$61,980	$70,856	95
Grand Rapids	$93,820	$83,050	$65,480	$69,771	96

*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 Michigan

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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