How much does an art director make in Birmingham?
$78,710a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $37.84 an hour or $6,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.84
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,370Median: $78,710Highest 10%: $142,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,370 | $29.99 | |
| 25th | $74,440 | $35.79 | |
| Median | $78,710 | $37.84 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 90th | $142,500 | $68.50 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $82,870 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,560 |
| Film and Video Editor | $74,410 |
| Editor | $72,650 |
| Producer and Director | $66,110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,880 |
| Camera Operator | $64,730 |
| Writer and Author | $64,460 |
| Interior Designer | $62,000 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $54,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $37.84 ($78,710 a year).
Do art directors make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $78,710 against $114,900 nationally, 31% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $77,220, so Birmingham pays 2% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for art director pay?
102 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,500 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.