Art Directors pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for art directors is $42.44 an hour ($88,270 a year). About 2,480 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). Texas ranks 26th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.79 | $55,730 |
| 25% of workers | $36.30 | $75,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.44 | $88,270 |
| 75% of workers | $52.08 | $108,320 |
| 90% of workers | $82.75 | $172,130 |
Art Directors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $100,690 | 400 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $91,570 | 310 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $87,810 | 1,210 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $81,730 | 90 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for art directors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,260 |
| Graphic Designers | $60,150 |
| Interior Designers | $65,160 |
| Floral Designers | $35,080 |
| Fashion Designers | $40,040 |
| Craft Artists | $54,690 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $49,650 |
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