Art Directors pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for art directors is $53.60 an hour ($111,480 a year). About 1,190 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($110,430).
Pay range for art directors in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.03 | $49,990 |
| 25% of workers | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.60 | $111,480 |
| 75% of workers | $75.84 | $157,750 |
| 90% of workers | $96.76 | $201,260 |
Art Directors pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $117,650 | 40 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page) | $111,480 | 1,190 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for art directors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,200 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $103,400 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,730 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $78,920 |
| Graphic Designers | $62,680 |
| Producers and Directors | $79,950 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $118,190 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,440 |
| Interior Designers | $72,490 |
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