Art Directors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $103,480 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.75
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile $189,990
Employed locally 260
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $78,830
    50th (median)
    $103,480
    75th
    $147,630
    90th
    $189,990

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 110% Median Art Directors salary is 10% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $133,550
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $122,500

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Sacramento, CA is $49.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.27 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Sacramento, CA is 6.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,830.