Art Directors pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for art directors is $58.25 an hour ($121,170 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($114,850). Washington ranks 8th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.50 | $69,690 |
| 25% of workers | $39.80 | $82,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.25 | $121,170 |
| 75% of workers | $75.55 | $157,140 |
| 90% of workers | $103.80 | $215,900 |
Art Directors pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $124,610 | 520 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $73,850 | 30 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
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|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $124,160 |
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| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $130,480 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $87,470 |
| Graphic Designers | $72,710 |
| Producers and Directors | $81,550 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $133,480 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,700 |
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