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Art Directors Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Art Directors make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$88,270
Median Annual Salary
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+10.4% vs 2024
$101,580
Mean Salary
$88,270
Median Salary
$42.44
Hourly Rate
2,480 people work as Art Directors in Texas
Art Directors salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Art Directors in Texas earn a median salary of $88,270 per year ($7,355/month).
This is 7.0% below the national average of $94,938.
Texas ranks #26 out of 46 states for Art Directors pay.
Approximately 2,480 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 10.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.75
Judgment and Decision Making
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.35
English Language
4.25
Computers and Electronics
4.24
Fine Arts
4.19
Communications and Media
4.12
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(68.0% of workers)
Salaries for Art Directors in Texas range from $55,730 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $172,130 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $75,510 and $108,320.
The median annual salary for Art Directors in Texas is $88,270 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $101,580.
What is the salary range for a Art Directors in Texas?
Salaries for Art Directors in Texas range from $55,730 at the 10th percentile to $172,130 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $75,510 and $108,320.
What is the starting salary for a Art Directors in Texas?
Entry-level Art Directors positions in Texas typically start around $55,730 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $75,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Art Directors in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,480 people are employed as Art Directors in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Art Directors in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Art Directors in Texas is approximately $42.44 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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