Art Directors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $133,550 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.21
10th percentile $77,940
90th percentile $230,230
Employed locally 6,930
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,940
    25th
    $102,920
    50th (median)
    $133,550
    75th
    $173,000
    90th
    $230,230

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 143% Median Art Directors salary is 43% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $158,690
    California $133,930
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $122,500
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,300

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $127,590
    Graphic Designers $75,820
    Public Relations Specialists $77,380
    Coaches and Scouts $47,230
    Editors $90,570
    Technical Writers $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Los Angeles, CA is $64.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $114.58 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 20.3% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $77,940 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,920.