Art Directors pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for art directors is $42.30 an hour ($87,990 a year). About 550 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). South Carolina ranks 27th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.95 | $64,380 |
| 25% of workers | $38.51 | $80,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.30 | $87,990 |
| 75% of workers | $62.04 | $129,040 |
| 90% of workers | $86.55 | $180,030 |
Art Directors pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $93,160 | 30 |
| Columbia | $87,990 | 130 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $87,610 | 120 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $85,510 | 40 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $95,040 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,260 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $62,730 |
| Graphic Designers | $57,170 |
| Producers and Directors | $56,030 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $80,930 |
| Writers and Authors | $51,920 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $36,810 |
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