How much does an art director make in Houston?
$91,570a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $44.02 an hour or $7,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.02
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,920Median: $91,570Highest 10%: $155,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,920 | $25.92 | |
| 25th | $72,250 | $34.74 | |
| Median | $91,570 | $44.02 | |
| 75th | $110,800 | $53.28 | |
| 90th | $155,200 | $74.63 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| Austin, TX | $100,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $87,810 |
| San Antonio, TX | $81,730 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $44.02 ($91,570 a year).
Do art directors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $91,570 against $114,900 nationally, 20% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $88,270, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for art director pay?
67 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,200 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.