The salary statistics and trend of art directors in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare art director salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $56,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $78,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $112,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $153,310 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $196,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for art directors in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) art directors is $196,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $112,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent art directors is $56,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of art directors in the industry of Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $112,750 | 1.27% | 7.49% |
| 2016 | $111,320 | 4.94% | - |
| 2015 | $105,820 | 5.67% | - |
| 2014 | $99,820 | 0.48% | - |
| 2013 | $99,340 | -5.00% | - |
| 2012 | $104,310 | - | - |
The average salaries of art directors in 18 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of art directors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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