Art Directors pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for art directors is $72.99 an hour ($151,820 a year). About 1,550 people work in this job there.
That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($114,850). It is 2% higher than the Massachusetts median ($149,320).
Pay range for art directors in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.79 | $80,680 |
| 25% of workers | $50.64 | $105,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72.99 | $151,820 |
| 75% of workers | $81.59 | $169,710 |
| 90% of workers | $104.94 | $218,270 |
Art Directors pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $151,820 | 1,550 |
| Worcester | $131,240 | 100 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $114,990 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $81,440 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $121,230 |
| Graphic Designers | $78,270 |
| Producers and Directors | $83,850 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $122,270 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,260 |
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