How much does an art director make in Boston?
$151,800a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $72.99 an hour or $12,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.99
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,680Median: $151,800Highest 10%: $218,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,680 | $38.79 | |
| 25th | $105,300 | $50.64 | |
| Median | $151,800 | $72.99 | |
| 75th | $169,700 | $81.59 | |
| 90th | $218,300 | $104.94 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| Worcester, MA | $131,200 |
| Providence, RI | $81,820 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
| Interior Designer | $81,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $72.99 ($151,800 a year).
Do art directors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $151,800 against $114,900 nationally, 32% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $149,300, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for art director pay?
4 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,300 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.