Art Directors pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for art directors is $42.22 an hour ($87,810 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). It is about the same as the Texas median ($88,270).
Pay range for art directors in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.47 | $59,210 |
| 25% of workers | $37.38 | $77,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.22 | $87,810 |
| 75% of workers | $49.58 | $103,130 |
| 90% of workers | $77.53 | $161,270 |
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 (this page) | $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)
- 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $63,780 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,630 |
| Interior Designers | $65,160 |
| Floral Designers | $36,170 |
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