SOC 27-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art Directors — Kansas
Kansas · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Art Directors in Kansas is $60,460 per year, substantially below the national median of $114,850 — a gap of 47.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Art Directors in Kansas is $60,460 per year, substantially below the national median of $114,850 — a gap of 47.4%. Half of workers earn between $57,990 and $96,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,350 and the ninetieth at $121,470.
Kansas ranks number 46th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Wichita records the highest median at $53,040. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 285th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,350 | −66.6% |
| 25th | $57,990 | −49.5% |
| Median (50th) | $60,460 | −47.4% |
| 75th | $96,120 | −16.3% |
| 90th | $121,470 | +5.8% |
| Mean | $76,950 | −33.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita | $53,040 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,460 goes as far as $67,103 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,103US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,460 a year, 47.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,350 to $121,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 46th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $53,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art Directors in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $60,460, or $29.07 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $114,850, so pay in Kansas is 47.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas earns more than $121,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wichita, at $53,040 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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