Art Directors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $91,250 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.87
10th percentile $62,280
90th percentile $163,760
Employed locally 310
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,280
    25th
    $76,400
    50th (median)
    $91,250
    75th
    $109,520
    90th
    $163,760

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 108% Median Art Directors salary is 8% 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
    Tucson, AZ $74,790

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,330
    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Interior Designers $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Phoenix, AZ is $43.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.73 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 17.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $62,280 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,400.