Art Directors Salary in Arizona
The median pay for a art directors in Arizona is $85,470/year ($41.09/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $60K at the entry level to $151K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $85K get you in Arizona?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $60K. Mid-career wages sit at $85K. Top earners bring in $151K or more, a $91K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Arizona
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $91K | +7% | 310 |
| Tucson | $75K | -12% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do art directors make in Arizona?
The median is $85,470 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $60,320, and experienced art directors can clear $151,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $85K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,532/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 26% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a art directors salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median art directors salary is worth about $88,653 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do art directors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.