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

A Creative Designer's salary grows with experience: a Creative Designer (0-2 years)earns $60,939, a Graphic Design Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $71,390, a Graphic Design Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $86,680, a Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $107,083, a Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $125,808,

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Designer?

Creative Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Designer roles are District of Columbia $67,110, California $66,855, Massachusetts $65,964. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Creative Designer roles make?

Salaries for Creative Designer level roles vary by specialization: UI Designer/Developer V: $156,573; UI Designer/Developer Manager: $152,178; Associate Creative Director Designer: $146,779; Creative Director: $143,855; Creative Manager: $122,569.

Creative Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Creative Designer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Creative Designer in Delaware is $61,521 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,078
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,400 to $67,571
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,917

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Creative Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,571	$5,631	$1,299	$32
Average	$61,521	$5,127	$1,183	$30
25th Percentile	$54,400	$4,533	$1,046	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Designer Salaries

A Creative Designer'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 Creative Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Creative Designer'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): $60,939
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,390
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,680
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,083
Expert (over 8 years): $125,808

Levels	Salary
Creative ... Level Creative Designer	$60,939
Graphic D... Level Creative Designer	$71,390
Graphic D... Level Creative Designer	$86,680
Graphic D... Level Creative Designer	$107,083
Graphic D... Level Creative Designer	$125,808

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

District of Columbia: $67,110.
California: $66,855.
Massachusetts: $65,964.

District of Columbia $67,110 California $66,855 Massachusetts $65,964 Washington $65,722 New Jersey $65,697 Alaska $65,613 Connecticut $64,776 New York $64,437

Hawaii $63,352 Rhode Island $62,843 Maryland $62,497 Minnesota $62,024 Colorado $61,842 Illinois $61,782 Oregon $61,552 Delaware $61,382

New Hampshire $61,275 Virginia $61,036 Pennsylvania $60,339 Nevada $59,988 North Dakota $59,873 Michigan $59,691 Wisconsin $59,624 Vermont $59,491

Texas $59,121 Maine $59,097 Arizona $59,060 Ohio $59,018 Georgia $58,460 Indiana $58,181 Wyoming $58,127 Utah $58,042

Iowa $58,006 Kansas $57,715 Louisiana $57,630 North Carolina $57,600 Missouri $57,587 Florida $57,351 Montana $57,224 Nebraska $57,103

Kentucky $57,036 South Carolina $56,793 Tennessee $56,642 Idaho $56,581 New Mexico $56,139 Oklahoma $56,042 Alabama $55,684 South Dakota $55,084

Arkansas $54,757 West Virginia $54,581 Mississippi $54,054

Top Paying Cities for Creative Designers

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:

Lincoln: $63,527
Little Creek: $62,940
Magnolia: $63,200

Lincoln, DE $63,527 Little Creek, DE $62,940 Magnolia, DE $63,200 Milford, DE $63,527 Marydel, DE $62,703 Millsboro, DE $63,527 Millville, DE $63,952 Milton, DE $63,527

Nassau, DE $63,527 Ocean View, DE $63,952 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,952 Seaford, DE $62,861 Selbyville, DE $63,952 Smyrna, DE $62,630 Viola, DE $63,200 Woodside, DE $63,018

Bear, DE $62,170 Newark, DE $62,194 Claymont, DE $62,242 Delaware City, DE $62,194 Hockessin, DE $62,242 Kirkwood, DE $62,194 Middletown, DE $62,503 Montchanin, DE $62,242

New Castle, DE $62,242 Odessa, DE $62,588 Port Penn, DE $62,024 Rockland, DE $62,242 Saint Georges, DE $62,194 Townsend, DE $62,497 Winterthur, DE $62,242 Lewes, DE $63,527

Wilmington, DE $62,242 Dover, DE $62,909 Dover Afb, DE $63,055 Bethany Beach, DE $63,952 Bethel, DE $62,861 Bridgeville, DE $63,527 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,976 Cheswold, DE $62,764

Clayton, DE $62,606 Dagsboro, DE $63,952 Delmar, DE $62,861 Ellendale, DE $63,527 Felton, DE $63,527 Fenwick Island, DE $63,952 Frankford, DE $63,952 Frederica, DE $63,527

Georgetown, DE $63,527 Greenwood, DE $63,527 Harbeson, DE $63,527 Harrington, DE $63,527 Hartly, DE $62,576 Houston, DE $63,527 Kenton, DE $62,606 Laurel, DE $62,861

Yorklyn, DE $62,242

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

Understanding how a Creative Designer'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

$54,400

Average $61,521/year

$67,571

$4,533

Average $5,127/month

$5,631

$1,046

Average $1,183/week

$1,299

$26

Average $30/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,571	$5,631	$1,299	$32
Average	$61,521	$5,127	$1,183	$30
25th Percentile	$54,400	$4,533	$1,046	$26

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