SOC 27-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art Directors — Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Median pay in Tucson, AZ is $74,510 a year, 35.1% under the national median of $114,850 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Tucson, AZ is $74,510 a year, 35.1% under the national median of $114,850 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $72,550 and $107,720. The lowest tenth earn under $49,820, while the highest tenth earn more than $146,200.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Of the 490 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 137th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 | −56.6% |
| 25th | $72,550 | −36.8% |
| Median (50th) | $74,510 | −35.1% |
| 75th | $107,720 | −6.2% |
| 90th | $146,200 | +27.3% |
| Mean | $90,520 | −21.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tucson sit close to the national average, so $74,510 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$74,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,992US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,510 a year, 35.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,820 to $146,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art Directors in Tucson, AZ?
The median annual wage is $74,510, or $35.82 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 Tucson, AZ is 35.1% 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 Tucson, AZ earns more than $146,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,820 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Tucson, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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