Art Directors

Design & Visual Arts • Creative & Media Careers

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design. Excludes "Set and Exhibit Designers" (27-1027).

Typical Salary (Median)
$111,040
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$128,100
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
50,370
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 271011

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Art Directors earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Art Directors (2024)

10th Percentile
$61,060
25th Percentile
$80,130
75th Percentile
$160,460
90th Percentile
$211,410

Top Industries

Industries with the most Art Directors positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
50,370
$128,100 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
49,670
$128,710 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
23,440
$128,390 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
23,440
$128,390 avg
5
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
13,830
$130,000 avg

Work Environment

Office

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Art Directors professionals work in creative & media careers, specifically in design & visual arts. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $111,040.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Art Directors is rated as Low. Currently, there are approximately 50,370 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.