Art Director/Copywriter Art Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director in the United States is $100,972 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,210
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,854 to $118,370
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,000
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Art Director/Copywriter Art Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $118,370 $9,864 $2,276 $57
Average $100,972 $8,414 $1,942 $49
25th Percentile $86,854 $7,238 $1,670 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Art Director/Copywriter Art Director Salaries

An Art Director/Copywriter Art Director'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Art Director/Copywriter Art Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $91,994
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,636
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,778
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,348
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,456
Levels Salary
Entry Level Art Director/Copywriter Art Director$91,994
Intermediate Level Art Director/Copywriter Art Director$92,636
Senior Level Art Director/Copywriter Art Director$94,778
Specialist Level Art Director/Copywriter Art Director$97,348
Expert Level Art Director/Copywriter Art Director$101,456
$91,994 0 yr
$92,636 < 2 yrs
$94,778 2-4 yrs
$97,348 5-8 yrs
$101,456 > 8 yrs
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How Do Art Director/Copywriter Art Director 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 Director/Copywriter Art Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $111,796.
  • California: $111,372.
  • Massachusetts: $109,888.

Top Paying Cities for Art Director/Copywriter Art Directors

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:

  • San Jose: $127,356
  • San Francisco: $126,104
  • Oakland: $123,307

What Skills Can Increase an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Emotional Intelligence (Mentioned in 10% Job Postings): Ability to perceive, control, evaluate, understand and interpret the emotions of self and others while remaining focused on achieving business goals.
  • Community Relations (Mentioned in 10% Job Postings): Creating, managing, and establishing a good and beneficial relationship with the communities to promote the welfare of the community.
  • Fundraising (Mentioned in 10% Job Postings): Fundraising or fund-raising (also known as "development" or "advancement") is the process of seeking and gathering voluntary financial contributions by engaging individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. Although fundraising typically refers to efforts to gather money for non-profit organizations, it is sometimes used to refer to the identification and solicitation of investors or other sources of capital for for-profit enterprises. Traditionally, fundraising consisted mostly of asking for donations on the street or at people's doors, and this is experiencing very strong growth in the form of face-to-face fundraising, but new forms of fundraising, such as online fundraising, have emerged in recent years, though these are often based on older methods such as grassroots fundraising.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Emotional Intelligence 10%
Community Relations 10%
Fundraising 10%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$106,021
5%
Initiative
$104,001
3%
Leadership
$104,001
3%
Problem Solving
$101,982
1%
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How Education impacts an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Art Director/Copywriter Art Directors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director with a Associate's Degree is between $92,790 and $104,055).

Art Director/Copywriter Art Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Art Director/Copywriter Art Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 43.4%
Associates 1.3%
Bachelors 43.4%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 5.3%
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Art Director/Copywriter Art Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director'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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Salary Trends for Art Director/Copywriter Art Director

Salaries for an Art Director/Copywriter Art Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $86,895 in 2023 to around $84,508 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Art Director/Copywriter Art Director salary trends, .

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