Art Directors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $108,150 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $52.00
10th percentile $65,360
90th percentile $209,400
Employed locally 30
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,360
    25th
    $76,790
    50th (median)
    $108,150
    75th
    $173,400
    90th
    $209,400

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 116% Median Art Directors salary is 16% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,660
    Public Relations Specialists $72,220
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,240
    Producers and Directors $77,820
    Editors $79,360
    Interpreters and Translators $53,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $52.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.67 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $65,360 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,790.