How much does an art director make in Tucson?
$74,510a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $35.82 an hour or $6,209 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.82
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 116
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,820Median: $74,510Highest 10%: $146,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 25th | $72,550 | $34.88 | |
| Median | $74,510 | $35.82 | |
| 75th | $107,700 | $51.79 | |
| 90th | $146,200 | $70.29 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for art directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Worker | $79,640 |
| Technical Writer | $75,070 |
| Producer and Director | $64,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,630 |
| Editor | $59,420 |
| Interior Designer | $58,110 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $57,920 |
| Graphic Designer | $57,710 |
| Broadcast Technician | $49,150 |
| Writer and Author | $47,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $35.82 ($74,510 a year).
Do art directors make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $74,510 against $114,900 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Tucson rank for art director pay?
108 of 116 metro areas with data.
How much does an art director make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,200 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.