Art Directors pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for art directors is $68.74 an hour ($142,990 a year). About 8,980 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($114,850). It is 4% higher than the New York median ($137,320).
Pay range for art directors in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.89 | $85,040 |
| 25% of workers | $52.30 | $108,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $68.74 | $142,990 |
| 75% of workers | $95.27 | $198,160 |
| 90% of workers | $130.39 | $271,220 |
Art Directors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $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-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $126,660 |
| Producers and Directors | $108,460 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $84,130 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $126,910 |
| Graphic Designers | $79,280 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $119,190 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $86,880 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $96,760 |
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