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Art Directors Salaries
in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $72.24 – $79.46
Average Annual Pay
Range: $150,259 – $165,285
Salaries for Art Directors near California
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$41.27
45.6%Lower than Art Directors in California, CA
Alaska, AK
$32.66
56.9%Lower than Art Directors in California, CA
Arizona, AZ
$50.19
33.8%Lower than Art Directors in California, CA
Arkansas, AR
$38.16
49.7%Lower than Art Directors in California, CA
Connecticut, CT
$55.06
27.4%Lower than Art Directors in California, CA
How much do Art Directors make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$64.47/hr
Range: $61.40 - $67.54
Annual Rate
$134,106
Range: $127,720 - $140,492
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$75.85/hr
Range: $72.24 - $79.46
Annual Rate
$157,772
Range: $150,259 - $165,285
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$87.23/hr
Range: $83.08 - $91.38
Annual Rate
$181,438
Range: $172,798 - $190,078
Art Directors job description
Art Directors professionals lead teams and departments to achieve organizational goals. They develop strategies, manage resources, and ensure operational excellence while fostering employee development.
- •Lead and supervise team members
- •Develop and implement strategies
- •Manage budgets and resources
- •Set goals and monitor performance
- •Make decisions and solve problems
- •Report to senior leadership
- •Leadership and team building
- •Strategic planning
- •Communication and negotiation
- •Problem-solving
- •Financial acumen
- •Decision-making
- •Bachelor's degree in related field
- •Several years of relevant experience
- •Proven leadership track record
- •Industry-specific knowledge

