Art Directors salary in United States
The median art directors salary is $114,850 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Art Directors salary by region
Pay trend
Up 2.8% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Art Directors salary FAQs
What is the average Art Directors salary in United States?
The median Art Directors salary in United States is $114,850 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of art directorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Art Directors earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $64,900 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $213,050 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $114,850.
Do Art Directors salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $165,210, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Art Directors salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.