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Art Directors average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $161,120 | $142,990 | $108,780 | $112,773 | 113 |
| Syracuse | $125,230 | $118,560 | $89,240 | $90,395 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $122,050 | $117,110 | $77,550 | $88,412 | 109 |
| Rochester | $116,390 | $102,070 | $76,030 | $84,775 | 97 |
| Albany | $116,140 | $101,300 | $81,800 | $84,614 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $103,220 | $95,770 | $62,020 | $76,300 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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