Art Directors Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $114,300 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $54.95
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile $177,780
Employed locally 50
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $81,680
    50th (median)
    $114,300
    75th
    $150,830
    90th
    $177,780

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 111% Median Art Directors salary is 11% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,770
    Graphic Designers $67,990
    Public Relations Specialists $76,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,760
    Editors $94,750
    Interior Designers $74,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Santa Rosa, CA is $54.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.01 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 2.9% above 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,680.