Art Directors
Occupation
$111,040
National Median Salary
$53.38
Median Hourly Wage
50,370
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+29.7%
10 Year Change
$85,610
2014 Median
$111,040
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Art Directors
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $178,740 | 160 |
| Engineering Services | $171,400 | 80 |
| Software Publishers | $171,300 | 1,670 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $165,300 | 150 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $160,850 | 330 |
Top Paying States for Art Directors
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $148,410 | 1,040 |
| Washington | $143,490 | 1,740 |
| New York | $136,610 | 8,300 |
| California | $133,930 | 12,540 |
| Georgia | $131,620 | 1,050 |
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