SOC 27-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art Directors — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Art Directors in Idaho is $80,680 per year, substantially below the national median of $114,850 — a gap of 29.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Art Directors in Idaho is $80,680 per year, substantially below the national median of $114,850 — a gap of 29.8%. Pay ranges from under $51,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $155,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,680 to $80,680.
Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 33rd by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $85,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 132nd of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,990 | −54.7% |
| 25th | $78,680 | −31.5% |
| Median (50th) | $80,680 | −29.8% |
| 75th | $80,680 | −29.8% |
| 90th | $155,210 | +35.1% |
| Mean | $89,980 | −21.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $85,070 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $80,680 goes as far as $84,482 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,482US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,680 a year, 29.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,990 to $155,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 33rd of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $85,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art Directors in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $80,680, or $38.79 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 Idaho is 29.8% lower. 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 Idaho earns more than $155,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,990 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 Boise City, at $85,070 per year.
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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