Art Director Salary in California
Based on 13K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$133,930
$64.389/hr
vs National Average
$93,068
+43.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $226K
13K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Art Director in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,470 |
| 25th percentile | $102,570 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $133,930 |
| 75th percentile | $175,490 |
| 90th percentile | $226,370 |
Historical Salary Trend — Art Director in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $130,500 |
| 2023 | $130,610 |
| 2024 | $133,930 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $130,500 | $88,111 |
| 2023 | $130,610 | $89,717 |
| 2024 | $133,930 | $93,068 |