Occupation Salary Profile

Art Directors

SOC Code: 27-1011

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).

National Median (BLS)
$88,610
▲ +5.7% Nominal +2.36% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$160,000
▲ +5.46% Nominal +2.26% Real
Average Base Salary
$94,380
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
400
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Art Directors.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $57,450
25th Percentile $73,450
National Median (50th Percentile) $88,610
75th Percentile $115,080
90th Percentile $137,180
P10: $57,450 P50 (Median): $88,610 P90: $137,180
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 187 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $160,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +5.46%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +2.26%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $88,567
25th Percentile $100,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $160,000
75th Percentile $199,243
90th Percentile $246,680
H-1B P10: $88,567 H-1B P50: $160,000 H-1B P90: $246,680
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Art Directors roles ($160,000) is +80.6% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($88,610).