SOC 27-1011 · May 2025 · United States
Art Directors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Art Directors across the United States is $114,850 per year, measured over 53,070 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $149,320.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Art Directors
Pay for this occupation varies by 147.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $149,320 and Kansas pays $60,460.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $149,320 | 1,850 | |
| 2 | California | $137,780 | 12,430 | |
| 3 | New York | $137,320 | 8,720 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $133,840 | 1,040 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $132,000 | 160 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $129,260 | 80 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $129,200 | 1,840 | |
| 8 | Washington | $121,170 | 650 | |
| 9 | Georgia | $110,430 | 1,420 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $109,700 | 920 |
States with the most Art Directors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 12,430 | $137,780 | |
| 2 | New York | 8,720 | $137,320 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 2,960 | $103,550 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,520 | $99,660 | |
| 5 | Texas | 2,480 | $88,270 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 1,850 | $149,320 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 1,840 | $129,200 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 1,420 | $110,430 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 1,250 | $97,450 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | 1,160 | $71,900 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $170,140 | 600 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $165,210 | 2,390 |
| 3 | Burlington | $153,890 | 50 |
| 4 | Boston | $151,820 | 1,550 |
| 5 | Portland | $145,410 | 880 |
| 6 | New York | $142,990 | 8,980 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $137,560 | 6,590 |
| 8 | Waterbury | $133,680 | 70 |
| 9 | Worcester | $131,240 | 100 |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $126,410 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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