How much does an art director make in Baltimore?
$97,460a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $46.86 an hour or $8,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.86
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,310Median: $97,460Highest 10%: $159,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 25th | $74,790 | $35.96 | |
| Median | $97,460 | $46.86 | |
| 75th | $124,100 | $59.67 | |
| 90th | $159,100 | $76.48 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| Washington, DC | $106,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,300 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
| Editor | $79,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $46.86 ($97,460 a year).
Do art directors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $97,460 against $114,900 nationally, 15% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $98,400, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for art director pay?
54 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.