Art Directors Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $70,900 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.09
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $130,560
Employed locally 70
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $62,460
    50th (median)
    $70,900
    75th
    $88,930
    90th
    $130,560

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $136,850
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $130,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $122,500
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $112,400
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $108,340

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,730
    Graphic Designers $52,490
    Coaches and Scouts $41,590
    Public Relations Specialists $83,040
    Producers and Directors $53,900
    Writers and Authors $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Fayetteville, AR is $34.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.80 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Fayetteville, AR is 36.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $45,740 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,460.