Art Directors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $143,490 +29.2% vs national
Median hourly $68.99
10th percentile $77,150
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,460
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,150
    25th
    $110,250
    50th (median)
    $143,490
    75th
    $197,540

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 127% Median Art Directors salary is 27% 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
    Washington $143,490

    Nearby metros — Art Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,350
    Washington $143,490
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $136,850
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $130,390
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $110,340
    Hawaii $108,420

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$48,010
    Public Relations Specialists$92,060
    Graphic Designers$82,630
    Special Effects Artists and Animators$142,690
    Editors$87,330
    Producers and Directors$81,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Seattle, WA is $68.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.91 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Seattle, WA is 29.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $77,150 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,250.