Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Art Director Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $76,200 This is the median salary for this occupation. Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. General Information 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). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Art Director Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area + Travis County 111 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 111 openings per year are projected for Art Director. +12.1% Employment Change Employment for Art Director is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.1% between 2025 and 2030. $36.61 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $36.61/hour. Entry level workers are paid $5.01, while experienced workers are paid $56.86. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 984 Art Director in the Rural Capital Area + Travis County region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,102. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Art Director are Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Motion Picture and Video Industries, and Specialized Design Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Art Director include Design, Computers and Electronics, and Fine Arts. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Art Director is Bachelor's. 65% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
