How much does an art director make in Virginia?
$101,200a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in Virginia. That is $48.63 an hour or $8,429 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.63
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,010Median: $101,200Highest 10%: $165,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,010 | $30.77 | |
| 25th | $83,480 | $40.13 | |
| Median | $101,200 | $48.63 | |
| 75th | $125,100 | $60.15 | |
| 90th | $165,000 | $79.33 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $106,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $99,610 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $93,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 11. Utah | $106,500 |
| 12. Indiana | $105,700 |
| 13. Illinois | $103,600 |
| 14. Virginia | $101,200 |
| 15. Missouri | $100,900 |
| 16. Maine | $100,300 |
| 17. Colorado | $99,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $48.63 ($101,200 a year).
Do art directors make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $101,200 against $114,900 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Virginia rank for art director pay?
Virginia ranks 14 of 46 states.
Which city in Virginia pays art directors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $106,000 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.