How much does an art director make in New York?
$137,300a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in New York. That is $66.02 an hour or $11,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.02
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 8,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,060Median: $137,300Highest 10%: $280,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 25th | $105,800 | $50.84 | |
| Median | $137,300 | $66.02 | |
| 75th | $198,300 | $95.35 | |
| 90th | $280,300 | $134.77 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $143,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $118,600 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $117,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $102,100 |
| Albany, NY | $101,300 |
| Buffalo, NY | $95,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 1. Massachusetts | $149,300 |
| 2. California | $137,800 |
| 3. New York | $137,300 |
| 4. Oregon | $133,800 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $132,000 |
| 6. Vermont | $129,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $66.02 ($137,300 a year).
Do art directors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $137,300 against $114,900 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for art director pay?
New York ranks 3 of 46 states.
Which city in New York 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.