The salary statistics and trend of art directors in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare art director salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,140 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $142,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for art directors in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related 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 $142,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent art directors is $35,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of art directors in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,450 | -6.44% | -8.55% |
| 2016 | $66,470 | 1.11% | - |
| 2015 | $65,730 | -9.28% | - |
| 2014 | $71,830 | 2.44% | - |
| 2013 | $70,080 | 3.27% | - |
| 2012 | $67,790 | - | - |
The average salaries of art directors in eleven industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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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