Art Directors Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New York
Art Directors in New York earn a median salary of $107,573 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.1% vs the national median of $111,040. An estimated 9,160 art directors are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $90,330 to $136,850 depending on location.
$107,573
Avg median salary in New York
$136,850
Highest paying metro
$90,330
Lowest paying metro
9,160
Employed in New York
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Art Directors salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $136,850 | $103,080 | $184,530 | 8,760 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $105,920 | $76,630 | $160,990 | — |
| Albany, NY | $105,380 | $77,960 | $132,060 | 90 |
| Syracuse, NY | $104,850 | $78,150 | $173,680 | 50 |
| Buffalo, NY | $102,110 | $78,970 | $136,720 | 100 |
| Rochester, NY | $90,330 | $62,450 | $126,550 | 160 |