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Art Director Salary in the Industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

The salary statistics and trend of art directors in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$42,340
25th Percentile Wage
$49,140
50th Percentile Wage
$68,230
75th Percentile Wage
$91,920
90th Percentile Wage
$130,590

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for art directors in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. 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 $130,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,230. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent art directors is $42,340.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of art directors in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$68,230
-1.06% -2.24%
2016
$68,950
-0.84% -
2015
$69,530
0.10% -
2014
$69,460
-4.35% -
2013
$72,480
3.75% -
2012
$69,760
- -

Table 3. Compare Art Director Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

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.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$105,640
Amusement Parks and Arcades
$104,950
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
$84,120
Spectator Sports
$74,820
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$68,230
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$68,230
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
$65,740
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$64,560
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$62,450
Performing Arts Companies
$57,320
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$53,850

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