How much does an art director make in New Jersey?
$129,200a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in New Jersey. That is $62.12 an hour or $10,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.12
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,700Median: $129,200Highest 10%: $195,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,700 | $42.16 | |
| 25th | $101,500 | $48.77 | |
| Median | $129,200 | $62.12 | |
| 75th | $163,500 | $78.63 | |
| 90th | $195,500 | $93.97 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $143,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | $121,500 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $107,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $101,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 4. Oregon | $133,800 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $132,000 |
| 6. Vermont | $129,300 |
| 7. New Jersey | $129,200 |
| 8. Washington | $121,200 |
| 9. Georgia | $110,400 |
| 10. Minnesota | $109,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $62.12 ($129,200 a year).
Do art directors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $129,200 against $114,900 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for art director pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays art directors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $143,000 a year.
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.