Art Directors Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $77,520 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.27
10th percentile $69,000
90th percentile $101,840
Employed locally 30
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,000
    25th
    $70,970
    50th (median)
    $77,520
    75th
    $81,810
    90th
    $101,840

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 105% Median Art Directors salary is 5% 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
    California $133,930
    Georgia $131,620
    District of Columbia $126,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $122,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $108,130
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $102,950

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$66,410
    Coaches and Scouts$54,820
    Graphic Designers$47,890
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,150
    Technical Writers$66,370
    Writers and Authors$49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Iowa City, IA is $37.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.96 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Iowa City, IA is 30.2% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $69,000 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,970.