What are the main factors that influence a Creative Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Creative Manager's salary?

A Creative Manager's salary grows with experience: a Creative Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $96,806, a Creative Manager (5+ years)earns $128,085, a Creative Director (5+ years)earns $150,328,

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Manager?

Creative Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Manager roles are District of Columbia $135,708, California $135,194, Massachusetts $133,392. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Creative Manager roles make?

Salaries for Creative Manager level roles vary by specialization: Creative/Design Manager: $133,700; Creative Resource Manager: $124,629; Creative Digital Manager: $124,617; Manager, Creative Services: $124,617; Creative Brand Manager: $124,617.

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Creative Manager Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Creative Manager make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Creative Manager in Hawaii is $128,085 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Creative Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,098
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,588 to $141,177
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,659

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Creative Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,177	$11,765	$2,715	$68
Average	$128,085	$10,674	$2,463	$62
25th Percentile	$110,588	$9,216	$2,127	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Manager Salaries

A Creative Manager'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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Creative Supervisor	3-5 years	$96,806
Creative Manager	5+ years	$128,085
Creative Director	5+ years	$150,328

How Do Creative Manager 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 Creative Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,708.
California: $135,194.
Massachusetts: $133,392.

District of Columbia $135,708 California $135,194 Massachusetts $133,392 Washington $132,902 New Jersey $132,853 Alaska $132,681 Connecticut $130,989 New York $130,303

Hawaii $128,109 Rhode Island $127,080 Maryland $126,381 Minnesota $125,425 Colorado $125,057 Illinois $124,935 Oregon $124,469 Delaware $124,126

New Hampshire $123,910 Virginia $123,427 Pennsylvania $122,017 Nevada $121,307 North Dakota $121,074 Michigan $120,706 Wisconsin $120,571 Vermont $120,301

Texas $119,554 Maine $119,505 Arizona $119,431 Ohio $119,345 Georgia $118,218 Indiana $117,654 Wyoming $117,544 Utah $117,372

Iowa $117,299 Kansas $116,710 Louisiana $116,539 North Carolina $116,477 Missouri $116,453 Florida $115,975 Montana $115,717 Nebraska $115,472

Kentucky $115,337 South Carolina $114,847 Tennessee $114,541 Idaho $114,418 New Mexico $113,523 Oklahoma $113,327 Alabama $112,604 South Dakota $111,391

Arkansas $110,729 West Virginia $110,373 Mississippi $109,307

Top Paying Cities for Creative Managers

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:

Aiea: $127,460
Anahola: $126,602
Captain Cook: $126,602

Aiea, HI $127,460 Anahola, HI $126,602 Captain Cook, HI $126,602 Eleele, HI $126,602 Ewa Beach, HI $127,460 Kapolei, HI $127,178 Haiku, HI $126,602 Hakalau, HI $126,602

Haleiwa, HI $126,602 Hana, HI $126,602 Hanalei, HI $126,602 Hanamaulu, HI $126,602 Hanapepe, HI $126,602 Hauula, HI $126,883 Hawaii National Park, HI $126,602 Hawi, HI $126,602

Hilo, HI $126,602 Princeville, HI $126,602 Holualoa, HI $126,602 Honaunau, HI $126,602 Honokaa, HI $126,602 Honomu, HI $126,602 Hoolehua, HI $126,602 Kaaawa, HI $127,116

Kahuku, HI $126,602 Kahului, HI $126,602 Kailua, HI $127,460 Ocean View, HI $126,602 Waikoloa, HI $126,602 Keauhou, HI $126,602 Kailua Kona, HI $126,602 Kalaheo, HI $126,602

Kalaupapa, HI $126,602 Kamuela, HI $126,602 Kaneohe, HI $127,460 Kapaa, HI $126,602 Kaumakani, HI $126,602 Kaunakakai, HI $126,602 Keaau, HI $126,602 Kealakekua, HI $126,602

Kealia, HI $126,602 Kekaha, HI $126,602 Kihei, HI $126,602 Kilauea, HI $126,602 Kapaau, HI $126,602 Koloa, HI $126,602 Kualapuu, HI $126,602 Kunia, HI $127,055

Kurtistown, HI $126,602 Lahaina, HI $126,602 Laie, HI $126,712 Lanai City, HI $126,602 Laupahoehoe, HI $126,602 Lawai, HI $126,602 Lihue, HI $126,602 Makawao, HI $126,602

Makaweli, HI $126,602 Maunaloa, HI $126,602 Mountain View, HI $126,602 Naalehu, HI $126,602 Ninole, HI $126,602 Ookala, HI $126,602 Paauilo, HI $126,602 Pahala, HI $126,602

Pahoa, HI $126,602 Paia, HI $126,602 Papaaloa, HI $126,602 Papaikou, HI $126,602 Pearl City, HI $127,460 Pepeekeo, HI $126,602 Puunene, HI $126,602 Volcano, HI $126,602

Wahiawa, HI $127,055 Pukalani, HI $126,602 Mililani, HI $127,227 Kula, HI $126,602 Waialua, HI $126,602 Waianae, HI $126,712 Wailuku, HI $126,602 Waimanalo, HI $127,460

Waimea, HI $126,602 Waipahu, HI $127,398 Honolulu, HI $127,460 J B P H H, HI $127,460 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $127,116 Schofield Barracks, HI $127,006 Fort Shafter, HI $127,460 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $127,460

Camp H M Smith, HI $127,460 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $127,398 Wake Island, HI $127,460

Creative Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Creative Manager'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 18, 2021

$110,588

Average $128,085/year

$141,177

$9,216

Average $10,674/month

$11,765

$2,127

Average $2,463/week

$2,715

$53

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,177	$11,765	$2,715	$68
Average	$128,085	$10,674	$2,463	$62
25th Percentile	$110,588	$9,216	$2,127	$53

Creative Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Creative Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Creative Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $150,328 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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