How much does an art director make in Seattle?
$124,600a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $59.91 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.91
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,610Median: $124,600Highest 10%: $216,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,610 | $36.83 | |
| 25th | $86,730 | $41.70 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.91 | |
| 75th | $157,100 | $75.55 | |
| 90th | $216,100 | $103.90 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| Portland, OR | $145,400 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
| Fashion Designer | $85,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $59.91 ($124,600 a year).
Do art directors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $124,600 against $114,900 nationally, 8% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $121,200, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for art director pay?
12 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $216,100 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.