What are the main factors that influence an Art Director-visual Design's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Art Director-visual Design?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Art Director-visual Design roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change An Art Director-visual Design's salary?

An Art Director-visual Design's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,748 for beginners, reaching about $124,100 at mid-level, and approach $137,478 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Art Director-visual Design?

Art Director-visual Design salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Art Director-visual Design roles are District of Columbia $170,094, California $169,448, Massachusetts $167,190. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Art Director-visual Design roles make?

Salaries for Art Director-visual Design level roles vary by specialization: Graphic Art Director: $180,930; Package Art Design Senior Manager: $163,300; Art and Design Director: $151,730; Art Director: $151,722; Graphic Art Senior Manager: $148,890.

Art Director-visual Design Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Art Director-visual Design make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Art Director-visual Design in South Dakota is $139,614 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, an Art Director-visual Design's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,206
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $128,517 to $149,869
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,413

10% $118,413

50% (Median) $139,614

90% $159,206

Art Director-visual Design Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,869	$12,489	$2,882	$72
Average	$139,614	$11,635	$2,685	$67
25th Percentile	$128,517	$10,710	$2,471	$62

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Key Factors That Influence Art Director-visual Design Salaries

An Art Director-visual Design's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Art Director-visual Design Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Art Director-visual Design's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,748
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,549
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,100
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,378
Expert (over 8 years): $137,478

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
UI Designer II	less than 1 year	$79,748
UI Designer III	1-2 years	$102,549
UI Designer IV	2-4 years	$124,100
UI Designer V	5-8 years	$141,378
Art Director-visual Design	over 8 years	$137,478

How Do Art Director-visual Design Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Art Director-visual Designs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $170,094.
California: $169,448.
Massachusetts: $167,190.

District of Columbia $170,094 California $169,448 Massachusetts $167,190 Washington $166,576 New Jersey $166,514 Alaska $166,299 Connecticut $164,179 New York $163,319

Hawaii $160,569 Rhode Island $159,278 Maryland $158,403 Minnesota $157,204 Colorado $156,744 Illinois $156,590 Oregon $156,006 Delaware $155,576

New Hampshire $155,306 Virginia $154,700 Pennsylvania $152,934 Nevada $152,043 North Dakota $151,751 Michigan $151,290 Wisconsin $151,121 Vermont $150,783

Texas $149,846 Maine $149,784 Arizona $149,692 Ohio $149,585 Georgia $148,171 Indiana $147,465 Wyoming $147,326 Utah $147,111

Iowa $147,019 Kansas $146,282 Louisiana $146,067 North Carolina $145,990 Missouri $145,959 Florida $145,360 Montana $145,037 Nebraska $144,730

Kentucky $144,561 South Carolina $143,947 Tennessee $143,563 Idaho $143,409 New Mexico $142,287 Oklahoma $142,042 Alabama $141,135 South Dakota $139,614

Arkansas $138,785 West Virginia $138,339 Mississippi $137,003

Top Paying Cities for Art Director-visual Design

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Alcester: $141,069
Aurora: $141,819
Baltic: $140,293

Alcester, SD $141,069

Aurora, SD $141,819

Baltic, SD $140,293

Beresford, SD $140,708

Brandon, SD $140,006

Brookings, SD $142,080

Burbank, SD $140,567

Canistota, SD $140,776

Canton, SD $140,376

Centerville, SD $140,717

Chancellor, SD $140,359

Chester, SD $140,707

Colman, SD $141,166

Colton, SD $140,579

Crooks, SD $140,217

Davis, SD $140,545

Dell Rapids, SD $140,552

Egan, SD $140,928

Elk Point, SD $140,123

Elkton, SD $141,906

Fairview, SD $140,582

Flandreau, SD $141,386

Freeman, SD $141,232

Garretson, SD $140,320

Gayville, SD $141,469

Harrisburg, SD $140,095

Hartford, SD $140,310

Hudson, SD $140,694

Humboldt, SD $140,510

Hurley, SD $140,722

Irene, SD $141,117

Jefferson, SD $139,599

Lennox, SD $140,361

Lesterville, SD $141,364

Lyons, SD $140,347

Madison, SD $141,444

Marion, SD $140,817

Menno, SD $141,290

Mission Hill, SD $141,396

Monroe, SD $140,665

Belle Fourche, SD $141,209

Black Hawk, SD $136,889

Box Elder, SD $137,066

Buffalo, SD $140,952

Buffalo Gap, SD $139,843

Camp Crook, SD $141,088

Caputa, SD $137,728

Custer, SD $139,544

Deadwood, SD $138,683

Edgemont, SD $140,882

Enning, SD $139,782

Fairburn, SD $138,253

Fort Meade, SD $138,239

Hermosa, SD $137,700

Hill City, SD $138,633

Hot Springs, SD $140,774

Howes, SD $140,092

Interior, SD $140,316

Keystone, SD $137,564

Kyle, SD $140,616

Lead, SD $139,954

Ludlow, SD $141,507

Manderson, SD $140,843

Mud Butte, SD $140,178

Nemo, SD $137,757

Newell, SD $140,450

New Underwood, SD $137,734

Nisland, SD $140,760

Oelrichs, SD $140,484

Oglala, SD $140,728

Oral, SD $140,355

Owanka, SD $138,412

Piedmont, SD $136,990

Pine Ridge, SD $140,991

Porcupine, SD $140,567

Pringle, SD $139,977

Quinn, SD $140,114

Redig, SD $139,948

Saint Onge, SD $140,346

Scenic, SD $139,350

Smithwick, SD $140,532

Spearfish, SD $140,979

Sturgis, SD $137,800

Union Center, SD $139,876

Vale, SD $139,435

Wall, SD $139,911

Wasta, SD $139,203

White Owl, SD $140,157

Whitewood, SD $139,754

Wounded Knee, SD $140,851

Leola, SD $141,685

Long Lake, SD $141,902

Mansfield, SD $141,602

Mellette, SD $141,734

Northville, SD $141,582

Onaka, SD $141,032

Orient, SD $141,246

Pierpont, SD $141,725

Redfield, SD $141,954

Rockham, SD $141,413

Roscoe, SD $141,163

Selby, SD $140,919

Seneca, SD $140,943

Stratford, SD $141,742

Tolstoy, SD $140,952

Tulare, SD $141,757

Turton, SD $141,765

Warner, SD $141,906

Westport, SD $141,711

Pierre, SD $129,429

Agar, SD $132,797

Belvidere, SD $140,111

Blunt, SD $129,429

Burke, SD $141,207

Colome, SD $141,035

Dallas, SD $140,992

Draper, SD $136,640

Fort Pierre, SD $129,809

Gregory, SD $141,143

Hamill, SD $140,793

Harrold, SD $130,185

Hayes, SD $138,668

Herrick, SD $141,128

Holabird, SD $133,121

Ideal, SD $140,756

Kadoka, SD $140,272

Kennebec, SD $138,700

Long Valley, SD $140,266

Lower Brule, SD $138,518

Martin, SD $140,604

Midland, SD $139,811

Milesville, SD $139,902

Mission, SD $140,905

Murdo, SD $138,946

Norris, SD $140,484

Okaton, SD $140,129

Okreek, SD $140,825

Onida, SD $130,700

Parmelee, SD $140,736

Philip, SD $140,106

Presho, SD $137,663

Reliance, SD $140,873

Rosebud, SD $141,058

Saint Charles, SD $141,281

Saint Francis, SD $140,788

Tuthill, SD $140,435

Vivian, SD $137,066

Wanblee, SD $140,528

White River, SD $140,465

Winner, SD $140,905

Witten, SD $140,653

Wood, SD $140,449

Mobridge, SD $140,948

Bison, SD $140,596

Bullhead, SD $141,673

Cherry Creek, SD $140,232

Dupree, SD $140,263

Eagle Butte, SD $140,409

Faith, SD $140,220

Glencross, SD $140,340

Glenham, SD $140,999

Herreid, SD $141,538

Isabel, SD $140,312

Keldron, SD $140,989

Lantry, SD $140,475

Lemmon, SD $141,516

Little Eagle, SD $141,651

Lodgepole, SD $141,135

Mc Intosh, SD $141,201

Mc Laughlin, SD $141,077

Meadow, SD $140,273

Morristown, SD $141,346

Mound City, SD $141,284

Pollock, SD $141,816

Prairie City, SD $140,779

Ralph, SD $141,238

Reva, SD $140,787

Ridgeview, SD $140,478

Timber Lake, SD $140,548

Trail City, SD $140,504

Wakpala, SD $141,080

Walker, SD $141,304

Watauga, SD $140,985

Whitehorse, SD $140,627

Rapid City, SD $136,865

Ellsworth Afb, SD $136,865

Allen, SD $140,602

Batesland, SD $140,661

Montrose, SD $140,777

North Sioux City, SD $139,379

Nunda, SD $141,375

Oldham, SD $141,687

Olivet, SD $141,355

Parker, SD $140,588

Ramona, SD $141,436

Renner, SD $140,129

Rowena, SD $140,034

Rutland, SD $141,251

Salem, SD $141,260

Scotland, SD $141,576

Sinai, SD $142,135

Springfield, SD $141,745

Tabor, SD $141,651

Tea, SD $140,206

Trent, SD $140,739

Tyndall, SD $141,612

Utica, SD $141,366

Valley Springs, SD $140,118

Vermillion, SD $141,398

Viborg, SD $141,080

Volga, SD $141,804

Volin, SD $141,237

Wakonda, SD $141,092

Wentworth, SD $141,200

Winfred, SD $141,269

Worthing, SD $140,340

Yankton, SD $141,939

Sioux Falls, SD $139,998

Vienna, SD $142,059

Wallace, SD $141,973

Waubay, SD $141,906

Webster, SD $141,940

White, SD $142,160

Willow Lake, SD $142,218

Wilmot, SD $142,045

Mitchell, SD $142,068

Alexandria, SD $141,545

Alpena, SD $141,785

Armour, SD $141,493

Artesian, SD $141,764

Avon, SD $141,532

Bonesteel, SD $141,257

Bridgewater, SD $141,166

Canova, SD $141,357

Carpenter, SD $142,114

Carthage, SD $141,796

Cavour, SD $141,983

Chamberlain, SD $141,343

Corsica, SD $141,519

Dante, SD $141,449

Delmont, SD $141,455

Dimock, SD $141,612

Emery, SD $141,400

Ethan, SD $141,687

Fairfax, SD $141,281

Fedora, SD $141,641

Fort Thompson, SD $139,684

Fulton, SD $141,659

Gann Valley, SD $141,051

Geddes, SD $141,315

Harrison, SD $141,421

Highmore, SD $138,700

Stephan, SD $139,315

Hitchcock, SD $141,870

Howard, SD $141,711

Huron, SD $142,354

Iroquois, SD $142,016

Kaylor, SD $141,765

Kimball, SD $141,337

Lake Andes, SD $141,542

Lane, SD $142,082

Letcher, SD $141,699

Marty, SD $141,996

Miller, SD $141,469

Mount Vernon, SD $141,607

New Holland, SD $141,817

Oacoma, SD $141,217

Parkston, SD $141,668

Pickstown, SD $141,759

Plankinton, SD $141,584

Platte, SD $141,343

Pukwana, SD $141,243

Ree Heights, SD $140,538

Saint Lawrence, SD $141,475

Spencer, SD $141,338

Stickney, SD $141,492

Tripp, SD $141,532

Virgil, SD $141,665

Wagner, SD $141,559

Wessington, SD $141,559

Wessington Springs, SD $141,538

White Lake, SD $141,398

Wolsey, SD $141,839

Woonsocket, SD $141,774

Yale, SD $142,099

Aberdeen, SD $142,112

Akaska, SD $140,843

Amherst, SD $141,894

Andover, SD $141,690

Ashton, SD $141,664

Barnard, SD $141,859

Bath, SD $141,814

Bowdle, SD $141,109

Brentford, SD $141,920

Britton, SD $142,294

Claremont, SD $141,774

Columbia, SD $141,604

Conde, SD $141,756

Cresbard, SD $141,406

Doland, SD $142,059

Eureka, SD $141,608

Faulkton, SD $141,393

Ferney, SD $142,272

Frankfort, SD $142,049

Frederick, SD $141,896

Gettysburg, SD $140,066

Groton, SD $141,830

Hecla, SD $142,099

Hosmer, SD $141,383

Houghton, SD $141,498

Hoven, SD $140,995

Ipswich, SD $141,529

Java, SD $140,908

Langford, SD $141,704

Lebanon, SD $140,301

Watertown, SD $142,354

Arlington, SD $141,976

Astoria, SD $142,201

Badger, SD $142,224

Big Stone City, SD $142,430

Bradley, SD $141,928

Brandt, SD $142,106

Bristol, SD $141,814

Bruce, SD $141,951

Bryant, SD $142,155

Castlewood, SD $142,068

Claire City, SD $142,283

Clark, SD $142,172

Clear Lake, SD $142,118

Corona, SD $142,286

De Smet, SD $142,099

Eden, SD $141,847

Erwin, SD $142,009

Estelline, SD $142,045

Florence, SD $141,999

Garden City, SD $142,023

Gary, SD $142,209

Goodwin, SD $141,939

Grenville, SD $141,810

Hayti, SD $142,122

Hazel, SD $142,057

Henry, SD $142,060

Kranzburg, SD $142,589

Labolt, SD $141,953

Lake City, SD $142,083

Lake Norden, SD $142,189

Lake Preston, SD $142,052

Marvin, SD $141,800

Milbank, SD $142,407

New Effington, SD $142,586

Ortley, SD $141,831

Peever, SD $142,022

Raymond, SD $142,092

Revillo, SD $142,039

Rosholt, SD $142,552

Roslyn, SD $141,782

Sisseton, SD $142,108

South Shore, SD $141,843

Stockholm, SD $141,845

Strandburg, SD $141,830

Summit, SD $141,839

Toronto, SD $142,051

Twin Brooks, SD $141,791

Veblen, SD $142,354

Art Director-visual Design Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Art Director-visual Design roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 5% above the average. In contrast, Art Director-visual Design positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Art Director-visual Design as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Art Director-visual Design

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$146,595	$70.0	5%
Business Services	$146,595	$70.0	5%
Construction	$146,595	$70.0	5%
Energy & Utilities	$146,595	$70.0	5%
Healthcare	$146,595	$70.0	5%

Art Director-visual Design Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Art Director-visual Design's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$128,517

Average $139,614/year

$149,869

$10,710

Average $11,635/month

$12,489

$2,471

Average $2,685/week

$2,882

$62

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,869	$12,489	$2,882	$72
Average	$139,614	$11,635	$2,685	$67
25th Percentile	$128,517	$10,710	$2,471	$62

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