How much does an art director make in Portland?
$145,400a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $69.91 an hour or $12,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.91
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,070Median: $145,400Highest 10%: $224,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,070 | $46.19 | |
| 25th | $103,500 | $49.77 | |
| Median | $145,400 | $69.91 | |
| 75th | $207,800 | $99.92 | |
| 90th | $224,300 | $107.84 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
| Editor | $75,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $69.91 ($145,400 a year).
Do art directors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $145,400 against $114,900 nationally, 27% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $133,800, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for art director pay?
5 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $224,300 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.