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Art Directors

Role Overview

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design. Excludes “Set and Exhibit Designers” (27-1027).

Recommended Majors

Digital Arts. Graphic Design. Intermedia/Multimedia.

Related Careers

Actors Actors, Producers, and Directors Art and Design Workers Artists and Related Workers Artists and Related Workers, All Other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Oregon	$148,410
Washington	$143,490
New York	$136,610
California	$133,930
Georgia	$131,620
Massachusetts	$131,050
District of Columbia	$126,520
New Jersey	$126,030
Hawaii	$108,420
New Hampshire	$101,890
Connecticut	$101,050
Illinois	$100,530
Maryland	$100,230
Indiana	$98,560
Minnesota	$98,330

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Median Annual Salary

$111,040

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.2%

Avg. annual openings

12.3k

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