Art Directors Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $104,840 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.40
10th percentile $60,070
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,070
    25th
    $75,510
    50th (median)
    $104,840
    75th
    $146,580

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 112% Median Art Directors salary is 12% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $143,490
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,340
    Massachusetts $131,050
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $122,500
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,300
    Maryland $100,230

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,820
    Graphic Designers $65,590
    Interpreters and Translators $57,260
    Producers and Directors $76,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Worcester, MA is $50.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.90 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Worcester, MA is 5.6% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $60,070 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,510.