The salary statistics of art directors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare art director salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,290 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $112,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $157,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for art directors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $157,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,290. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid art directors is $34,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of art directors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $68,290 | 6.55% | -3.06% |
| 2017 | $63,820 | -6.41% | - |
| 2016 | $67,910 | 0.72% | - |
| 2015 | $67,420 | -7.02% | - |
| 2014 | $72,150 | -0.12% | - |
| 2013 | $72,240 | 2.57% | - |
| 2012 | $70,380 | - | - |
The average salaries of art directors in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed art director salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].