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Art Directors Salaries
in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $62.34 – $68.57
Average Annual Pay
Range: $129,667 – $142,634
Salaries for Art Directors near Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
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Alabama, AL
$41.27
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Alaska, AK
$32.66
50.1%Lower than Art Directors in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Arizona, AZ
$50.19
23.3%Lower than Art Directors in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Arkansas, AR
$38.16
41.7%Lower than Art Directors in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
California, CA
$75.85
15.9%Higher than Art Directors in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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
$55.64/hr
Range: $52.99 - $58.28
Annual Rate
$115,728
Range: $110,217 - $121,239
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$65.46/hr
Range: $62.34 - $68.57
Annual Rate
$136,151
Range: $129,667 - $142,634
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$75.28/hr
Range: $71.69 - $78.86
Annual Rate
$156,574
Range: $149,117 - $164,029
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
