Art Directors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $136,850 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $65.79
10th percentile $80,760
90th percentile —
Employed locally 8,760
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,760
    25th
    $103,080
    50th (median)
    $136,850
    75th
    $184,530

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 141% Median Art Directors salary is 41% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $105,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $105,380
    Syracuse, NY $104,850
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $102,110
    Rochester, NY $90,330

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in New York, NY-NJ is $65.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $130.39 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 23.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $80,760 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,080.