Art Directors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $73,500 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.34
10th percentile $41,170
90th percentile $143,200
Employed locally 140
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,170
    25th
    $58,990
    50th (median)
    $73,500
    75th
    $103,550
    90th
    $143,200

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 99% Median Art Directors salary is 1% below 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $99,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,840

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,270
    Coaches and Scouts $36,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,170
    Graphic Designers $61,530
    Interior Designers $55,650
    Interpreters and Translators $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in San Antonio, TX is $35.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.84 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in San Antonio, TX is 33.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $41,170 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,990.