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 $96,824, a Creative Manager (5+ years)earns $128,168, a Creative Director (5+ years)earns $150,334,

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 $135,770, California $135,255, Massachusetts $133,453. 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; Senior Creative Manager: $132,972; Creative Brand Manager: $127,098; Creative Project Manager: $125,071; Creative Marketing Manager: $123,613.

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Creative Manager Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Creative Manager make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Manager in Hawaii is $128,168 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): $154,260
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,077 to $141,825
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,516

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Creative Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,825	$11,819	$2,727	$68
Average	$128,168	$10,681	$2,465	$62
25th Percentile	$111,077	$9,256	$2,136	$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	$96,824
Creative Manager	5+ years	$128,168
Creative Director	5+ years	$150,334

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: $135,770.
California: $135,255.
Massachusetts: $133,453.

District of Columbia $135,770 California $135,255 Massachusetts $133,453 Washington $132,962 New Jersey $132,913 Alaska $132,742 Connecticut $131,049 New York $130,363

Hawaii $128,168 Rhode Island $127,138 Maryland $126,439 Minnesota $125,482 Colorado $125,114 Illinois $124,992 Oregon $124,526 Delaware $124,182

New Hampshire $123,967 Virginia $123,483 Pennsylvania $122,073 Nevada $121,362 North Dakota $121,129 Michigan $120,761 Wisconsin $120,626 Vermont $120,356

Texas $119,608 Maine $119,559 Arizona $119,486 Ohio $119,400 Georgia $118,272 Indiana $117,708 Wyoming $117,597 Utah $117,426

Iowa $117,352 Kansas $116,764 Louisiana $116,592 North Carolina $116,531 Missouri $116,506 Florida $116,028 Montana $115,770 Nebraska $115,525

Kentucky $115,390 South Carolina $114,900 Tennessee $114,593 Idaho $114,470 New Mexico $113,575 Oklahoma $113,379 Alabama $112,656 South Dakota $111,442

Arkansas $110,779 West Virginia $110,424 Mississippi $109,357

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: $127,518
Anahola: $126,659
Captain Cook: $126,659

Aiea, HI $127,518 Anahola, HI $126,659 Captain Cook, HI $126,659 Eleele, HI $126,659 Ewa Beach, HI $127,518 Kapolei, HI $127,236 Haiku, HI $126,659 Hakalau, HI $126,659

Haleiwa, HI $126,659 Hana, HI $126,659 Hanalei, HI $126,659 Hanamaulu, HI $126,659 Hanapepe, HI $126,659 Hauula, HI $126,941 Hawaii National Park, HI $126,659 Hawi, HI $126,659

Hilo, HI $126,659 Princeville, HI $126,659 Holualoa, HI $126,659 Honaunau, HI $126,659 Honokaa, HI $126,659 Honomu, HI $126,659 Hoolehua, HI $126,659 Kaaawa, HI $127,174

Kahuku, HI $126,659 Kahului, HI $126,659 Kailua, HI $127,518 Ocean View, HI $126,659 Waikoloa, HI $126,659 Keauhou, HI $126,659 Kailua Kona, HI $126,659 Kalaheo, HI $126,659

Kalaupapa, HI $126,659 Kamuela, HI $126,659 Kaneohe, HI $127,518 Kapaa, HI $126,659 Kaumakani, HI $126,659 Kaunakakai, HI $126,659 Keaau, HI $126,659 Kealakekua, HI $126,659

Kealia, HI $126,659 Kekaha, HI $126,659 Kihei, HI $126,659 Kilauea, HI $126,659 Kapaau, HI $126,659 Koloa, HI $126,659 Kualapuu, HI $126,659 Kunia, HI $127,113

Kurtistown, HI $126,659 Lahaina, HI $126,659 Laie, HI $126,770 Lanai City, HI $126,659 Laupahoehoe, HI $126,659 Lawai, HI $126,659 Lihue, HI $126,659 Makawao, HI $126,659

Makaweli, HI $126,659 Maunaloa, HI $126,659 Mountain View, HI $126,659 Naalehu, HI $126,659 Ninole, HI $126,659 Ookala, HI $126,659 Paauilo, HI $126,659 Pahala, HI $126,659

Pahoa, HI $126,659 Paia, HI $126,659 Papaaloa, HI $126,659 Papaikou, HI $126,659 Pearl City, HI $127,518 Pepeekeo, HI $126,659 Puunene, HI $126,659 Volcano, HI $126,659

Wahiawa, HI $127,113 Pukalani, HI $126,659 Mililani, HI $127,285 Kula, HI $126,659 Waialua, HI $126,659 Waianae, HI $126,770 Wailuku, HI $126,659 Waimanalo, HI $127,518

Waimea, HI $126,659 Waipahu, HI $127,456 Honolulu, HI $127,518 J B P H H, HI $127,518 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $127,174 Schofield Barracks, HI $127,064 Fort Shafter, HI $127,518 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $127,518

Camp H M Smith, HI $127,518 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $127,456 Wake Island, HI $127,518

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 April 01, 2026

$111,077

Average $128,168/year

$141,825

$9,256

Average $10,681/month

$11,819

$2,136

Average $2,465/week

$2,727

$53

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,825	$11,819	$2,727	$68
Average	$128,168	$10,681	$2,465	$62
25th Percentile	$111,077	$9,256	$2,136	$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 $150,334 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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