Art Directors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $134,280 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $64.56
10th percentile $66,930
90th percentile $184,990
Employed locally 880
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,930
    25th
    $84,990
    50th (median)
    $134,280
    75th
    $158,170
    90th
    $184,990

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 156% Median Art Directors salary is 56% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Art Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $158,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,350
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $153,890
    Oregon $148,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $143,490

    Nearby metros — Art Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Savannah, GA $117,650
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $102,110
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $100,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $91,030
    Michigan $86,720
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $74,070

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Atlanta, GA is $64.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.76 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Atlanta, GA is 20.9% above the national median of $111,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Art Directors in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $66,930 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,990.