Art Directors pay in California
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Art Directors in California is $142,172, based on 11,160 workers. Among the 3 states with published data, that ranks number 1. The BLS national median for the occupation is $114,850, so California averages 23.8% above it.
Published data for California currently covers the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area, with a local median wage of $137,560.
Cost of living for Art Directors in California
We compare 2 California counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Los Angeles County, CA leaves the largest yearly margin, $57,849. Orange County, CA leaves the smallest, $55,353. The median wage covers all four basics in 2 of the 2 counties.
Art Directors in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Art Directors are New York ($141,144) and New Jersey ($139,417).
Frequently asked questions: Art Directors in California
How much do Art Directors earn in California?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $142,172.
Which California county is best for Art Directors?
Los Angeles County, CA leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($57,849). Orange County, CA follows at $55,353.