Art Directors pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for art directors is $46.85 an hour ($97,450 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). Pennsylvania ranks 21st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.48 | $65,470 |
| 25% of workers | $36.86 | $76,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.85 | $97,450 |
| 75% of workers | $54.62 | $113,610 |
| 90% of workers | $72.09 | $149,940 |
Art Directors pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $105,260 | 780 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $101,940 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | $96,420 | 180 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $95,310 | 60 |
| Lancaster | $83,060 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $100,150 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,230 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $57,460 |
| Graphic Designers | $60,730 |
| Producers and Directors | $75,460 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $104,160 |
| Writers and Authors | $77,410 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,740 |
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