Art Director Salary in New York
Based on 9K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$137,320
$66.019/hr
vs National Average
$94,938
+44.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $280K
9K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Art Director in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,060 |
| 25th percentile | $105,750 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $137,320 |
| 75th percentile | $198,330 |
| 90th percentile | $280,320 |
Historical Salary Trend — Art Director in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $146,440 |
| 2023 | $150,830 |
| 2024 | $136,610 |
| 2025 | $137,320 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $146,440 | $88,111 |
| 2023 | $150,830 | $89,717 |
| 2024 | $136,610 | $93,068 |
| 2025 | $137,320 | $94,938 |