What are the main factors that influence an ACD/Art Director'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 ACD/Art Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for ACD/Art Director roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An ACD/Art Director's salary?

An ACD/Art Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $144,308 for beginners, reaching about $146,638 at mid-level, and approach $151,298 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an ACD/Art Director?

ACD/Art Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ACD/Art Director roles are District of Columbia $174,651, California $173,988, Massachusetts $171,670. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

ACD/Art Director Salary in Vermont

How much does an ACD/Art Director make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an ACD/Art Director in Vermont is $154,823 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $187,151
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $139,880 to $171,745
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,276

10% $126,276

50% (Median) $154,823

90% $187,151

ACD/Art Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,745	$14,312	$3,303	$83
Average	$154,823	$12,902	$2,977	$74
25th Percentile	$139,880	$11,657	$2,690	$67

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Key Factors That Influence ACD/Art Director Salaries

An ACD/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 Experience Level Affects ACD/Art Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ACD/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): $144,308
Early Career (1-2 years): $145,473
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $146,638
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,968
Expert (over 8 years): $151,298

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level ACD/Art Director	less than 1 year	$144,308
Early Career Level ACD/Art Director	1-2 years	$145,473
Mid-Level Level ACD/Art Director	2-4 years	$146,638
Senior-Level Level ACD/Art Director	5-8 years	$148,968
Expert Level ACD/Art Director	over 8 years	$151,298

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

District of Columbia: $174,651.
California: $173,988.
Massachusetts: $171,670.

District of Columbia $174,651 California $173,988 Massachusetts $171,670 Washington $171,039 New Jersey $170,975 Alaska $170,755 Connecticut $168,578 New York $167,694

Hawaii $164,871 Rhode Island $163,546 Maryland $162,647 Minnesota $161,416 Colorado $160,943 Illinois $160,785 Oregon $160,186 Delaware $159,744

New Hampshire $159,467 Virginia $158,845 Pennsylvania $157,031 Nevada $156,116 North Dakota $155,817 Michigan $155,343 Wisconsin $155,170 Vermont $154,823

Texas $153,861 Maine $153,797 Arizona $153,703 Ohio $153,592 Georgia $152,141 Indiana $151,416 Wyoming $151,274 Utah $151,053

Iowa $150,958 Kansas $150,201 Louisiana $149,980 North Carolina $149,901 Missouri $149,870 Florida $149,255 Montana $148,923 Nebraska $148,608

Kentucky $148,434 South Carolina $147,803 Tennessee $147,409 Idaho $147,251 New Mexico $146,100 Oklahoma $145,847 Alabama $144,917 South Dakota $143,355

Arkansas $142,503 West Virginia $142,046 Mississippi $140,673

Top Paying Cities for ACD/Art Director

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:

Adamant: $158,474
Barre: $158,713
Cabot: $158,364

Adamant, VT $158,474

Barre, VT $158,713

Cabot, VT $158,364

Calais, VT $158,503

East Barre, VT $158,471

East Calais, VT $158,474

East Montpelier, VT $158,580

Eden, VT $158,370

Eden Mills, VT $158,227

Graniteville, VT $158,703

Hyde Park, VT $158,604

Johnson, VT $158,804

Lake Elmore, VT $158,427

Marshfield, VT $158,391

Moretown, VT $158,815

Morrisville, VT $158,796

Moscow, VT $158,877

Northfield, VT $158,621

Northfield Falls, VT $159,363

North Hyde Park, VT $158,593

North Montpelier, VT $158,433

Plainfield, VT $158,411

Roxbury, VT $158,143

South Barre, VT $158,897

Waterbury, VT $158,861

Stowe, VT $158,883

Waitsfield, VT $158,795

Warren, VT $158,498

Washington, VT $158,189

Waterbury Center, VT $158,856

Websterville, VT $158,678

Williamstown, VT $158,493

Wolcott, VT $158,407

Woodbury, VT $158,251

Worcester, VT $158,408

Rutland, VT $158,404

Belmont, VT $157,915

Benson, VT $157,913

Bomoseen, VT $158,162

Brandon, VT $158,279

Bridport, VT $158,296

Castleton, VT $158,192

Center Rutland, VT $158,301

Chittenden, VT $157,937

Cuttingsville, VT $157,881

Danby, VT $158,151

East Middlebury, VT $158,383

East Poultney, VT $158,168

East Wallingford, VT $157,997

Fair Haven, VT $158,053

Florence, VT $157,998

Forest Dale, VT $158,285

Gaysville, VT $157,280

Granville, VT $158,023

Hancock, VT $157,998

Hydeville, VT $158,181

Killington, VT $157,981

Middlebury, VT $158,628

Middletown Springs, VT $158,083

Mount Holly, VT $157,937

North Clarendon, VT $158,168

Orwell, VT $158,151

Pawlet, VT $158,208

Pittsfield, VT $158,072

Pittsford, VT $158,224

Poultney, VT $158,194

Proctor, VT $158,369

Ripton, VT $158,186

Rochester, VT $158,104

Rupert, VT $158,088

Salisbury, VT $158,340

Shoreham, VT $158,206

Stockbridge, VT $157,926

Wallingford, VT $158,011

Wells, VT $158,214

West Pawlet, VT $158,268

West Rupert, VT $158,230

West Rutland, VT $158,134

Whiting, VT $158,213

Saint Johnsbury, VT $158,383

Albany, VT $158,292

Barnet, VT $158,214

Barton, VT $158,274

Beebe Plain, VT $158,321

Concord, VT $158,064

Coventry, VT $158,506

Craftsbury, VT $158,337

Craftsbury Common, VT $158,345

Danville, VT $158,249

Derby, VT $158,321

Derby Line, VT $158,203

East Burke, VT $158,198

East Charleston, VT $158,214

East Hardwick, VT $158,299

East Haven, VT $157,853

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $158,380

Glover, VT $158,227

Granby, VT $157,659

Greensboro, VT $158,173

Greensboro Bend, VT $158,274

Hardwick, VT $158,449

Irasburg, VT $158,235

Island Pond, VT $157,976

Lowell, VT $158,181

Lower Waterford, VT $158,362

Lyndon, VT $158,334

Lyndon Center, VT $158,512

Lyndonville, VT $158,340

Morgan, VT $158,055

Newport, VT $158,416

Newport Center, VT $158,214

North Concord, VT $157,801

North Troy, VT $158,236

Orleans, VT $158,176

Passumpsic, VT $158,392

Peacham, VT $158,074

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $158,397

Sheffield, VT $158,116

Sutton, VT $158,104

Troy, VT $158,252

West Burke, VT $158,209

West Charleston, VT $158,135

West Danville, VT $158,258

Westfield, VT $158,132

West Glover, VT $158,241

Averill, VT $157,320

Beecher Falls, VT $158,340

Canaan, VT $157,946

Gilman, VT $158,642

Guildhall, VT $157,738

Lunenburg, VT $158,082

Norton, VT $157,635

North Bennington, VT $159,396

North Pownal, VT $159,717

Pownal, VT $159,807

White River Junction, VT $158,362

Ascutney, VT $158,437

Barnard, VT $158,003

Bethel, VT $158,101

Bradford, VT $158,266

Bridgewater, VT $158,165

Bridgewater Corners, VT $157,851

Brookfield, VT $158,255

Brownsville, VT $158,168

Chelsea, VT $158,164

Corinth, VT $158,121

East Corinth, VT $158,187

East Randolph, VT $158,217

East Ryegate, VT $158,080

East Thetford, VT $158,276

Fairlee, VT $158,105

Groton, VT $158,148

Hartford, VT $158,774

Hartland, VT $158,219

Hartland Four Corners, VT $158,213

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $158,620

Newbury, VT $158,129

North Hartland, VT $158,331

North Pomfret, VT $158,060

North Thetford, VT $158,273

Norwich, VT $158,241

Plymouth, VT $157,738

Post Mills, VT $158,238

Quechee, VT $158,402

Randolph, VT $158,374

Randolph Center, VT $158,293

Reading, VT $157,869

Sharon, VT $158,097

South Pomfret, VT $157,946

South Royalton, VT $158,143

South Ryegate, VT $158,175

South Strafford, VT $158,135

South Woodstock, VT $157,908

Strafford, VT $157,998

Taftsville, VT $158,415

Thetford, VT $158,276

Thetford Center, VT $158,110

Topsham, VT $158,063

Tunbridge, VT $158,093

Vershire, VT $158,019

Wells River, VT $158,186

West Fairlee, VT $158,476

West Hartford, VT $158,063

West Newbury, VT $158,124

West Topsham, VT $158,189

Wilder, VT $158,782

Windsor, VT $158,284

Woodstock, VT $158,090

Bellows Falls, VT $158,667

Cambridgeport, VT $158,486

Cavendish, VT $157,959

Chester, VT $158,116

Chester Depot, VT $158,060

Grafton, VT $157,997

Londonderry, VT $158,280

Ludlow, VT $158,041

North Springfield, VT $158,593

Perkinsville, VT $158,162

Peru, VT $158,115

Proctorsville, VT $157,985

Saxtons River, VT $158,634

South Londonderry, VT $158,378

Springfield, VT $158,516

Westminster, VT $158,665

Westminster Station, VT $158,676

Weston, VT $157,952

Shaftsbury, VT $159,206

Brattleboro, VT $158,990

Bondville, VT $158,333

East Dover, VT $158,654

Jacksonville, VT $159,053

Jamaica, VT $158,336

Marlboro, VT $159,777

Newfane, VT $158,550

Putney, VT $158,517

Readsboro, VT $159,796

South Newfane, VT $158,605

Stamford, VT $159,681

Townshend, VT $158,407

Vernon, VT $159,476

Wardsboro, VT $158,522

West Dover, VT $158,782

West Dummerston, VT $158,590

West Halifax, VT $158,834

West Townshend, VT $158,194

West Wardsboro, VT $158,197

Whitingham, VT $158,997

Williamsville, VT $158,590

Wilmington, VT $158,900

Burlington, VT $159,334

South Burlington, VT $159,325

Winooski, VT $159,334

Colchester, VT $159,334

Alburgh, VT $158,539

Bakersfield, VT $158,774

Belvidere Center, VT $158,198

Bristol, VT $158,807

Cambridge, VT $158,997

Charlotte, VT $159,118

East Berkshire, VT $158,621

East Fairfield, VT $158,858

Enosburg Falls, VT $158,419

Essex, VT $159,213

Essex Junction, VT $159,224

Fairfax, VT $159,008

Fairfield, VT $158,855

Ferrisburgh, VT $158,941

Franklin, VT $158,429

Grand Isle, VT $159,023

Highgate Center, VT $158,563

Highgate Springs, VT $158,643

Hinesburg, VT $159,115

Huntington, VT $158,995

Isle La Motte, VT $158,736

Jeffersonville, VT $158,889

Jericho, VT $159,080

Jonesville, VT $159,113

Milton, VT $159,156

Monkton, VT $158,987

Montgomery, VT $158,419

Montgomery Center, VT $158,227

New Haven, VT $158,788

North Ferrisburgh, VT $159,012

North Hero, VT $158,855

Richford, VT $158,392

Richmond, VT $159,098

Saint Albans, VT $158,926

Saint Albans Bay, VT $158,905

Shelburne, VT $159,263

Sheldon, VT $158,736

Sheldon Springs, VT $159,126

South Hero, VT $159,167

Starksboro, VT $158,900

Swanton, VT $158,708

Underhill, VT $159,044

Underhill Center, VT $159,049

Vergennes, VT $158,740

Waterville, VT $158,793

Westford, VT $159,123

Williston, VT $159,243

Montpelier, VT $158,687

Bennington, VT $159,512

Arlington, VT $158,951

Dorset, VT $158,333

East Arlington, VT $158,273

East Dorset, VT $158,336

Manchester, VT $158,763

Manchester Center, VT $158,659

ACD/Art Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ACD/Art Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, ACD/Art Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view ACD/Art Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ACD/Art Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$232,234	$112.0	50%

ACD/Art Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ACD/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.

$139,880

Average $154,823/year

$171,745

$11,657

Average $12,902/month

$14,312

$2,690

Average $2,977/week

$3,303

$67

Average $74/hour

$83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,745	$14,312	$3,303	$83
Average	$154,823	$12,902	$2,977	$74
25th Percentile	$139,880	$11,657	$2,690	$67

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