Art Directors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $77,840 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.42
10th percentile $43,000
90th percentile $153,760
Employed locally 390
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,000
    25th
    $60,240
    50th (median)
    $77,840
    75th
    $107,030
    90th
    $153,760

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 97% Median Art Directors salary is 3% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $99,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $73,500

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,580
    Coaches and Scouts$32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,060
    Graphic Designers$56,380
    Interpreters and Translators$39,320
    Editors$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Houston, TX is $37.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.62 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Houston, TX is 29.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $43,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,240.