Profession
Art Directors
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
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🇺🇸 United States2025
27-1011SOC 2018 27-1011
GroupAll
Median114,850 USD
Average129,440 USD
Middle 50%82,480 USD - 162,640 USD
Decile range64,900 USD - 213,050 USD
Bottom decile64,900 USD
Top decile213,050 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
27-1011SOC 2018 27-1011
GroupAll
Median137,780 USD
Average156,060 USD
Middle 50%106,470 USD - 192,380 USD
Decile range81,500 USD - 249,210 USD
Bottom decile81,500 USD
Top decile249,210 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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