Art Directors
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 100 | $74,550 | $35.84 | |
| Alaska | 50 | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| Arizona | 540 | $79,070 | $38.01 | |
| Arkansas | 210 | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| California | 8,440 | $144,000 | $69.23 | |
| Colorado | 550 | $92,120 | $44.29 | |
| Connecticut | 560 | $98,750 | $47.48 | |
| Delaware | 60 | $94,730 | $45.54 | |
| District of Columbia | 270 | $110,610 | $53.18 | |
| Florida | 1,730 | $81,360 | $39.11 | |
| Georgia | 1,110 | $114,460 | $55.03 | |
| Hawaii | 40 | $88,680 | $42.64 | |
| Idaho | 130 | $69,620 | $33.47 | |
| Illinois | 2,880 | $115,730 | $55.64 | |
| Indiana | 270 | $91,190 | $43.84 | |
| Iowa | 230 | $80,720 | $38.81 | |
| Kansas | 440 | $87,910 | $42.27 | |
| Kentucky | 190 | $65,350 | $31.42 | |
| Louisiana | 70 | $55,790 | $26.82 | |
| Maine | 140 | $88,640 | $42.62 | |
| Maryland | 300 | $88,740 | $42.66 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,260 | $112,900 | $54.28 | |
| Michigan | 900 | $87,780 | $42.20 | |
| Minnesota | 1,030 | $112,740 | $54.20 | |
| Mississippi | 70 | $54,450 | $26.18 | |
| Missouri | 500 | $84,150 | $40.46 | |
| Nebraska | 160 | $72,370 | $34.79 | |
| Nevada | 140 | $78,420 | $37.70 | |
| New Hampshire | 140 | $92,940 | $44.68 | |
| New Jersey | 1,490 | $123,250 | $59.25 | |
| New Mexico | 110 | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| New York | 8,100 | $143,080 | $68.79 | |
| North Carolina | 510 | $107,880 | $51.86 | |
| Ohio | 1,000 | $95,990 | $46.15 | |
| Oklahoma | 120 | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| Oregon | 720 | $115,700 | $55.63 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,580 | $92,860 | $44.65 | |
| Rhode Island | 60 | $82,110 | $39.48 | |
| South Carolina | 260 | $86,230 | $41.46 | |
| Tennessee | 670 | $76,070 | $36.57 | |
| Texas | 2,260 | $85,470 | $41.09 | |
| Utah | 530 | $89,120 | $42.84 | |
| Vermont | 50 | $79,800 | $38.37 | |
| Virginia | 570 | $84,140 | $40.45 | |
| Washington | 790 | $112,900 | $54.28 | |
| West Virginia | 80 | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| Wisconsin | 630 | $84,800 | $40.77 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the use of computerized digital images as the primary medium of expression in the visual and performing arts, and that may prepare individuals for a wide variety of careers using new media, including graphic design, digital animation, motion graphics, 3D visualization, game and interactive media design, music and sound design, video production, web design, photography, and other fields.
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations.
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions in either two or three dimensions, through simultaneous use of a variety of materials and media.
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$115,430 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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5 years or moreTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as art directors.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 12%
- College dropout 19%
- Associate’s degree 8%
- Bachelor’s degree 44%
- Master’s degree 13%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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