Art Directors Salary in New York
Art Directors in New York earn a median of $137,320 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $137,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($114,850)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 8,720
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,060; the top 10% earn over $280,320. Nationally the range is $64,900 to $213,050.
States ranked near New York
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- Film and Video Editors$103,440 median in New York
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$96,770 median in New York
Art Directors pay in New York
How much do art directors make in New York?
The median is $137,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,060 and the top 10% earn over $280,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for art directors?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 46 (+20% vs. the national median of $114,850). Living costs are not included.