SOC 27-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art Directors — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
In Vermont the median wage for Art Directors is $129,260 a year, which is 12.5% higher than the national figure of $114,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Vermont the median wage for Art Directors is $129,260 a year, which is 12.5% higher than the national figure of $114,850. Half of workers earn between $96,270 and $153,890. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $77,360 and the ninetieth at $153,890.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.82 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 6th by median wage. Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $153,890. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 33rd of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,360 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $96,270 | −16.2% |
| Median (50th) | $129,260 | +12.5% |
| 75th | $153,890 | +34.0% |
| 90th | $153,890 | +34.0% |
| Mean | $122,490 | +6.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $153,890 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $129,260 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$129,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$131,898US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $129,260 a year, 12.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,360 to $153,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $153,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art Directors in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $129,260, or $62.14 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 Vermont is 12.5% higher. 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 Vermont earns more than $153,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,360 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 Burlington, at $153,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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