How much does an art director make in Providence?
$81,820a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $39.34 an hour or $6,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.34
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,160Median: $81,820Highest 10%: $194,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| 25th | $66,250 | $31.85 | |
| Median | $81,820 | $39.34 | |
| 75th | $137,700 | $66.20 | |
| 90th | $194,000 | $93.27 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
| Graphic Designer | $70,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $39.34 ($81,820 a year).
Do art directors make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $81,820 against $114,900 nationally, 29% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $72,550, so Providence pays 13% more.
Where does Providence rank for art director pay?
93 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $194,000 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.