Art Directors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $93,550 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.98
10th percentile $67,600
90th percentile $172,270
Employed locally 420
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,600
    25th
    $78,060
    50th (median)
    $93,550
    75th
    $128,170
    90th
    $172,270

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 91% Median Art Directors salary is 9% below 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$77,530
    Graphic Designers$74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,700
    Interior Designers$74,120
    Coaches and Scouts$47,010
    Technical Writers$104,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Denver, CO is $44.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.08 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Denver, CO is 15.8% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $67,600 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,060.