What are the main factors that influence an Art Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Art Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Art Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Art Manager's salary?

An Art Manager's salary grows with experience: an Art Designer I (0-2 years)earns $57,165, an Art Designer II (2-4 years)earns $70,434, an Art Manager (4-5 years)earns $112,509, an Art Director (5+ years)earns $153,614,

What are the highest paying states for an Art Manager?

Art Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Art Manager roles are District of Columbia $123,008, California $122,541, Massachusetts $120,908. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Art Manager roles make?

Salaries for Art Manager level roles vary by specialization: Art Director/Manager: $154,710; Graphic Art Senior Manager: $148,870; Package Art Design Manager: $129,790; Graphic Art Manager: $120,320; Art Outsource Manager: $116,838.

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Art Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Art Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Art Manager in Delaware is $112,509 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, an Art Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,181
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,705 to $123,330
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,316

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Art Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,330	$10,277	$2,372	$59
Average	$112,509	$9,376	$2,164	$54
25th Percentile	$96,705	$8,059	$1,860	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Art Manager Salaries

An Art Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Art Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Art Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Art Designer I (0-2 years): $57,165
Art Designer II (2-4 years): $70,434
Art Manager (4-5 years): $112,509
Art Director (5+ years): $153,614

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Art Designer I	0-2 years	$57,165
Art Designer II	2-4 years	$70,434
Art Manager	4-5 years	$112,509
Art Director	5+ years	$153,614

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How Do Art Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Art Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $123,008.
California: $122,541.
Massachusetts: $120,908.

District of Columbia $123,008 California $122,541 Massachusetts $120,908 Washington $120,464 New Jersey $120,419 Alaska $120,264 Connecticut $118,730 New York $118,108

Hawaii $116,120 Rhode Island $115,186 Maryland $114,553 Minnesota $113,687 Colorado $113,353 Illinois $113,242 Oregon $112,820 Delaware $112,509

New Hampshire $112,313 Virginia $111,876 Pennsylvania $110,598 Nevada $109,954 North Dakota $109,743 Michigan $109,409 Wisconsin $109,287 Vermont $109,043

Texas $108,365 Maine $108,321 Arizona $108,254 Ohio $108,176 Georgia $107,154 Indiana $106,643 Wyoming $106,543 Utah $106,387

Iowa $106,321 Kansas $105,788 Louisiana $105,632 North Carolina $105,576 Missouri $105,554 Florida $105,121 Montana $104,888 Nebraska $104,665

Kentucky $104,543 South Carolina $104,099 Tennessee $103,821 Idaho $103,710 New Mexico $102,899 Oklahoma $102,721 Alabama $102,066 South Dakota $100,966

Arkansas $100,366 West Virginia $100,044 Mississippi $99,077

Top Paying Cities for Art Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $112,002
Little Creek: $112,822
Magnolia: $112,660

Lincoln, DE $112,002 Little Creek, DE $112,822 Magnolia, DE $112,660 Milford, DE $112,287 Marydel, DE $112,471 Millsboro, DE $111,532 Millville, DE $111,705 Milton, DE $111,898

Nassau, DE $111,979 Ocean View, DE $111,686 Rehoboth Beach, DE $111,900 Seaford, DE $111,963 Selbyville, DE $111,500 Smyrna, DE $112,900 Viola, DE $112,380 Woodside, DE $112,682

Bear, DE $112,422 Newark, DE $112,380 Claymont, DE $112,610 Delaware City, DE $112,492 Hockessin, DE $112,370 Kirkwood, DE $112,471 Middletown, DE $112,514 Montchanin, DE $112,396

New Castle, DE $112,412 Odessa, DE $112,570 Port Penn, DE $112,646 Rockland, DE $112,407 Saint Georges, DE $112,479 Townsend, DE $112,652 Winterthur, DE $112,420 Lewes, DE $111,941

Wilmington, DE $112,376 Dover, DE $112,822 Dover Afb, DE $112,228 Bethany Beach, DE $111,568 Bethel, DE $111,683 Bridgeville, DE $111,947 Camden Wyoming, DE $112,505 Cheswold, DE $112,786

Clayton, DE $112,789 Dagsboro, DE $111,490 Delmar, DE $111,311 Ellendale, DE $111,649 Felton, DE $112,278 Fenwick Island, DE $111,515 Frankford, DE $111,320 Frederica, DE $112,389

Georgetown, DE $111,448 Greenwood, DE $111,965 Harbeson, DE $111,567 Harrington, DE $112,136 Hartly, DE $112,485 Houston, DE $111,976 Kenton, DE $112,794 Laurel, DE $111,381

Yorklyn, DE $112,403

Art Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Art Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $125,840. While startup companies pay approximate $106,423.

Art Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$106,423
Growth Stage	51~500	$112,559
Established	501~5000	$121,523
Enterprise	5000+	$125,840

Art Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Art Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Art Manager positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Art Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Art Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$123,760	$59.0	10%
Business Services	$123,760	$59.0	10%
Construction	$123,760	$59.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$123,760	$59.0	10%
Healthcare	$123,760	$59.0	10%

Art Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Art Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$96,705

Average $112,509/year

$123,330

$8,059

Average $9,376/month

$10,277

$1,860

Average $2,164/week

$2,372

$46

Average $54/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,330	$10,277	$2,372	$59
Average	$112,509	$9,376	$2,164	$54
25th Percentile	$96,705	$8,059	$1,860	$46

Art Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Art Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Art Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $153,614 - a projected growth of 37% over your current level.

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