Art Directors Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $105,750 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.84
10th percentile $70,370
90th percentile $163,940
Employed locally 100
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,370
    25th
    $79,750
    50th (median)
    $105,750
    75th
    $131,270
    90th
    $163,940

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 103% Median Art Directors salary is 3% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $158,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $143,490
    District of Columbia $126,520
    Columbus, OH $102,960
    Connecticut $101,050

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $65,490
    Coaches and Scouts $50,000
    Technical Writers $99,740
    Editors $78,700
    Interior Designers $74,110
    Producers and Directors $79,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Boulder, CO is $50.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.81 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Boulder, CO is 4.8% below 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $70,370 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,750.