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

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

How does experience change An Associate Art Director's salary?

An Associate Art Director's salary grows with experience: an Art Designer I (0-2 years)earns $57,317, an Art Designer II (2-4 years)earns $70,623, an Art Manager (4-5 years)earns $112,802, an Associate Art Director (5+ years)earns $154,012,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Art Director?

Associate Art Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Art Director roles are District of Columbia $168,302, California $167,664, Massachusetts $165,429. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Art Director roles make?

Salaries for Associate Art Director level roles vary by specialization: Associate Art Director/Graphic Designer: $181,980; Graphic Art Director: $180,890; Associate Creative Director Art Director: $155,843; Art and Design Director: $151,660; Art Director: $151,654.

Associate Art Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Associate Art Director make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Art Director in Rhode Island is $157,601 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,513
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,381 to $174,828
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,523

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Associate Art Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$174,828	$14,569	$3,362	$84
Average	$157,601	$13,133	$3,031	$76
25th Percentile	$142,381	$11,865	$2,738	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Art Director Salaries

An Associate 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Associate 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 Associate Art Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $168,302.
California: $167,664.
Massachusetts: $165,429.

District of Columbia $168,302 California $167,664 Massachusetts $165,429 Washington $164,821 New Jersey $164,760 Alaska $164,548 Connecticut $162,450 New York $161,599

Hawaii $158,878 Rhode Island $157,601 Maryland $156,734 Minnesota $155,549 Colorado $155,093 Illinois $154,941 Oregon $154,363 Delaware $153,937

New Hampshire $153,670 Virginia $153,071 Pennsylvania $151,323 Nevada $150,441 North Dakota $150,153 Michigan $149,696 Wisconsin $149,529 Vermont $149,195

Texas $148,268 Maine $148,207 Arizona $148,116 Ohio $148,009 Georgia $146,611 Indiana $145,912 Wyoming $145,775 Utah $145,562

Iowa $145,471 Kansas $144,741 Louisiana $144,528 North Carolina $144,452 Missouri $144,422 Florida $143,829 Montana $143,510 Nebraska $143,206

Kentucky $143,039 South Carolina $142,431 Tennessee $142,051 Idaho $141,899 New Mexico $140,789 Oklahoma $140,546 Alabama $139,649 South Dakota $138,144

Arkansas $137,323 West Virginia $136,882 Mississippi $135,560

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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:

Adamsville: $159,571
Albion: $158,223
Ashaway: $159,268

Adamsville, RI $159,571 Albion, RI $158,223 Ashaway, RI $159,268 Barrington, RI $157,806 Block Island, RI $158,685 Bradford, RI $159,173 Bristol, RI $158,414 Carolina, RI $158,910

Charlestown, RI $158,967 Chepachet, RI $158,651 Clayville, RI $158,209 Coventry, RI $158,216 West Greenwich, RI $158,653 East Greenwich, RI $158,110 Exeter, RI $158,609 Fiskeville, RI $157,803

Forestdale, RI $159,019 Foster, RI $158,568 Glendale, RI $159,031 Greene, RI $158,776 Greenville, RI $157,864 Harmony, RI $158,068 Harrisville, RI $158,963 Hope, RI $157,902

Hope Valley, RI $159,129 Hopkinton, RI $159,338 Jamestown, RI $158,806 Kenyon, RI $158,890 Little Compton, RI $159,547 Manville, RI $158,431 Mapleville, RI $158,682 Newport, RI $158,966

Middletown, RI $159,036 North Kingstown, RI $158,382 North Scituate, RI $158,069 Oakland, RI $158,853 Pascoag, RI $159,068 Pawtucket, RI $157,570 Central Falls, RI $157,640 Cumberland, RI $158,536

Lincoln, RI $157,798 Portsmouth, RI $158,949 Prudence Island, RI $158,622 Rockville, RI $159,314 Saunderstown, RI $158,711 Shannock, RI $158,899 Slatersville, RI $159,021 Slocum, RI $158,706

Tiverton, RI $159,433 Wakefield, RI $158,846 Kingston, RI $158,785 Narragansett, RI $158,890 Peace Dale, RI $158,826 Warren, RI $158,213 Warwick, RI $157,773 Westerly, RI $159,306

West Kingston, RI $158,835 West Warwick, RI $157,966 Wood River Junction, RI $159,062 Woonsocket, RI $159,028 North Smithfield, RI $158,666 Wyoming, RI $158,899 Providence, RI $157,525 Cranston, RI $157,546

North Providence, RI $157,564 East Providence, RI $157,535 Riverside, RI $157,586 Rumford, RI $157,563 Smithfield, RI $157,882 Johnston, RI $157,618

Associate Art Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$142,381

Average $157,601/year

$174,828

$11,865

Average $13,133/month

$14,569

$2,738

Average $3,031/week

$3,362

$68

Average $76/hour

$84

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$174,828	$14,569	$3,362	$84
Average	$157,601	$13,133	$3,031	$76
25th Percentile	$142,381	$11,865	$2,738	$68

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