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Art Directors Salaries
in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $58.89 – $64.78
Average Annual Pay
Range: $122,491 – $134,740
Salaries for Art Directors near Santa Cruz-Watsonville
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Alabama, AL
$41.27
33.3%Lower than Art Directors in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Alaska, AK
$32.66
47.2%Lower than Art Directors in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Arizona, AZ
$50.19
18.8%Lower than Art Directors in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Arkansas, AR
$38.16
38.3%Lower than Art Directors in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
California, CA
$75.85
22.7%Higher than Art Directors in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, 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
$52.56/hr
Range: $50.06 - $55.06
Annual Rate
$109,324
Range: $104,117 - $114,529
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$61.83/hr
Range: $58.89 - $64.78
Annual Rate
$128,616
Range: $122,491 - $134,740
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$71.10/hr
Range: $67.72 - $74.50
Annual Rate
$147,908
Range: $140,865 - $154,951
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
