Art Directors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for art directors is $66.02 an hour ($137,320 a year). About 8,720 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($114,850). New York ranks 3rd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.49 | $80,060 |
| 25% of workers | $50.84 | $105,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.02 | $137,320 |
| 75% of workers | $95.35 | $198,330 |
| 90% of workers | $134.77 | $280,320 |
Art Directors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $142,990 | 8,980 |
| Syracuse | $118,560 | 60 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $117,110 | 60 |
| Rochester | $102,070 | 190 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $101,300 | 0 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $95,770 | 140 |
New York 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)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $121,040 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $81,250 |
| Producers and Directors | $107,550 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $120,990 |
| Graphic Designers | $77,340 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,990 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $96,770 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $78,870 |
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