Art Directors Salary (2025)
Based on 53,070 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $64,900 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $82,480 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $114,850 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $162,640 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $213,050 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$65K
25th
$82K
Median
$115K
75th
$163K
90th
$213K
Highest Paying States for Art Directors
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $159,200 |
| California | $156,060 |
| Oregon | $152,490 |
| Massachusetts | $147,040 |
| New Jersey | $136,160 |
| Washington | $130,550 |
| Vermont | $122,490 |
| Indiana | $122,190 |
| Minnesota | $117,900 |
| New Hampshire | $117,230 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Art Directors salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $159,200 per year, while New Hampshire has an average of $117,230 — a difference of $41,970. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Art Directors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 53,070 workers were employed as Art Directorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations. The annual mean wage of $129,440 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 27-1011