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SOC 27-1011·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & MediaOpportunity job
Art Directors
Median wage
$140,321
10-yr outlook
+5.0%by 2032
Openings / year
1,352
Workers in NY
8,300
How pay grows with experience
Art Directors — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $90,256 |
| Median (typical) | $140,321 |
| Experienced | $196,132 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Art Directors — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $145,507 |
| Long Island | $144,313 |
| Hudson Valley | $133,388 |
| Southern Tier | $123,454 |
| Capital Region | $109,180 |
| Central New York | $108,516 |
| Western New York | $103,695 |
| Mohawk Valley | $96,036 |
| Finger Lakes | $93,861 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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