Art Directors Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $79,160 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.06
10th percentile $47,230
90th percentile $148,050
Employed locally 40
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,230
    25th
    $52,420
    50th (median)
    $79,160
    75th
    $112,640
    90th
    $148,050

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 129% Median Art Directors salary is 29% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $158,690
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $107,770
    St. Louis, MO-IL $98,660
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,640
    Richmond, VA $94,990
    Vermont $94,720

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$56,230
    Graphic Designers$44,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,400
    Coaches and Scouts$43,370
    Producers and Directors$36,470
    Floral Designers$28,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Springfield, MO is $38.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.01 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Springfield, MO is 28.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $47,230 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,420.