Art Directors Salary in Pennsylvania
The median pay for a art directors in Pennsylvania is $89,990/year ($43.26/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $167K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $90K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $90K. Top earners bring in $167K or more, a $109K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Pennsylvania
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $99K | +10% | 570 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $87K | -4% | 50 |
| Pittsburgh | $84K | -7% | 120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $83K | -8% | 50 |
| Lancaster | $70K | -22% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do art directors make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $89,990 a year, that works out to about $43 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,450, and experienced art directors can clear $166,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $90K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,744/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 23.5% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $94,756 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.