How much does an art director make in Texas?
$88,270a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in Texas. That is $42.44 an hour or $7,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.44
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,730Median: $88,270Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,730 | $26.79 | |
| 25th | $75,510 | $36.30 | |
| Median | $88,270 | $42.44 | |
| 75th | $108,300 | $52.08 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.75 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $100,700 |
| Houston, TX | $91,570 |
| Dallas, TX | $87,810 |
| San Antonio, TX | $81,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 23. North Carolina | $90,000 |
| 24. Tennessee | $89,860 |
| 25. Hawaii | $89,300 |
| 26. Texas | $88,270 |
| 27. South Carolina | $87,990 |
| 28. Michigan | $86,660 |
| 29. Louisiana | $83,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $42.44 ($88,270 a year).
Do art directors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $88,270 against $114,900 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Texas rank for art director pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 46 states.
Which city in Texas pays art directors the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $100,700 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.