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Art Directors salary in Birmingham, Alabama

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Birmingham metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$77,160
Mean annual$82,650
Range (10th to 90th)$52,700 to $124,140
Birmingham, Alabama employment80
State vs national-32.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Birmingham art directors fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$52,70025TH$64,210MEDIAN$77,16075TH$97,64090TH$124,140

The middle 50% of workers earn between $64,210 and $97,640, with a median of $77,160.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Design

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5

  • Originality

    Ability

    4.3 / 5

  • Fluency of Ideas

    Ability

    4.3 / 5

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5

  • Fine Arts

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5

  • Communications and Media

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.

  2. 02

    Present final layouts to clients for approval.

  3. 03

    Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.

  4. 04

    Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.

  5. 05

    Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, and presentation approaches, styles, and techniques.

  6. 06

    Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.

  7. 07

    Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.

  8. 08

    Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Art Directors in Birmingham, Alabama?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Art Directors in the Birmingham metropolitan area is $77,160.
Does Birmingham pay more than the Alabama state average for Art Directors?
The Birmingham metro median is 0.0% versus the Alabama state median of $77,140.
How does Birmingham compare to the national median for Art Directors?
The Birmingham metro median is -32.8% versus the BLS national figure of $114,795.
What is the salary range for Art Directors in Birmingham?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $52,700 and the 90th-percentile at $124,140 for the Birmingham metro area.
What education is required for Art Directors?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Birmingham CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.