How much does an art director make in Dallas?
$87,810a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $42.22 an hour or $7,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.22
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,210Median: $87,810Highest 10%: $161,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,210 | $28.47 | |
| 25th | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| Median | $87,810 | $42.22 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.58 | |
| 90th | $161,300 | $77.53 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| Austin, TX | $100,700 |
| Houston, TX | $91,570 |
| San Antonio, TX | $81,730 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
| Interior Designer | $65,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $42.22 ($87,810 a year).
Do art directors make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $87,810 against $114,900 nationally, 24% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $88,270, so Dallas pays 1% less.
Where does Dallas rank for art director pay?
76 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,300 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.