Art Directors pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for art directors is $62.12 an hour ($129,200 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($114,850). New Jersey ranks 7th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.17 | $87,700 |
| 25% of workers | $48.78 | $101,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.12 | $129,200 |
| 75% of workers | $78.63 | $163,540 |
| 90% of workers | $93.97 | $195,450 |
Art Directors pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $121,540 | 90 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $107,770 | 50 |
New Jersey 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 | $122,980 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,310 |
| Graphic Designers | $73,790 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $80,130 |
| Producers and Directors | $119,840 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $95,310 |
| Writers and Authors | $81,590 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,200 |
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