Art Directors Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $93,090 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.76
10th percentile $67,230
90th percentile $136,370
Employed locally 50
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,230
    25th
    $77,660
    50th (median)
    $93,090
    75th
    $112,150
    90th
    $136,370

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 107% Median Art Directors salary is 7% 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
    Boulder, CO $105,750
    Columbus, OH $102,960

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,640
    Coaches and Scouts $48,930
    Graphic Designers $58,500
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,160
    Producers and Directors $60,830
    Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $112,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Colorado Springs, CO is $44.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.56 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 16.2% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $67,230 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,660.