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Art Director Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of art directors in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare art director salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$68,620
25th Percentile Wage
$79,590
50th Percentile Wage
$96,410
75th Percentile Wage
$124,860
90th Percentile Wage
$154,690

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for art directors in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. 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 $154,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $96,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent art directors is $68,620.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of art directors in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$96,410
1.44% -15.38%
2016
$95,020
-11.69% -
2015
$106,130
-13.30% -
2014
$120,240
2.50% -
2013
$117,240
5.12% -
2012
$111,240
- -

Table 3. Compare Art Director Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of art directors in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of art directors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Engineering Services
$104,470
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$97,840
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$96,410
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$96,080
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$95,200
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$94,370
Specialized Design Services
$93,830
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$91,320
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$91,150
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$88,600
Scientific Research and Development Services
$79,480
Photographic Services
$68,330

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