Art Directors Salary in Texas
The median pay for a art directors in Texas is $79,930/year ($38.43/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $161K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $80K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $161K or more, a $114K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Texas
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $100K | +25% | 500 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $79K | -1% | 1,110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $78K | -3% | 390 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $74K | -8% | 140 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do art directors make in Texas?
The median is $79,930 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,940, and experienced art directors can clear $161,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $80K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,385/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 26.3% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $87,365 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.