Art Directors Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • California
Art Directors in California earn a median salary of $120,340 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.4% vs the national median of $111,040. An estimated 11,620 art directors are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $103,480 to $170,760 depending on location.
$120,340
Avg median salary in California
$170,760
Highest paying metro
$103,480
Lowest paying metro
11,620
Employed in California
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Art Directors salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $170,760 | $135,750 | $185,380 | 850 |
| San Francisco, CA | $158,690 | $114,930 | $206,840 | 2,050 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $133,550 | $102,920 | $173,000 | 6,930 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $122,500 | $92,410 | $162,720 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $114,300 | $81,680 | $150,830 | 50 |
| Stockton, CA | $113,460 | $74,370 | $154,080 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $112,400 | $83,810 | $157,260 | 860 |
| Riverside, CA | $108,340 | $81,290 | $166,820 | 330 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $108,150 | $76,790 | $173,400 | 30 |
| Oxnard, CA | $107,300 | $88,820 | $153,390 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $106,500 | $75,240 | $159,020 | 30 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,990 | $80,190 | $158,700 | 70 |
| Sacramento, CA | $103,480 | $78,830 | $147,630 | 260 |