What are the main factors that influence an Associate Creative Director's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Creative Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Creative Director roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Creative Director's salary?

An Associate Creative Director's salary grows with experience: a Creative Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $94,045, a Associate Creative Director (5+ years)earns $124,525, a Creative Director (5+ years)earns $146,005,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Creative Director?

Associate Creative Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Creative Director roles are District of Columbia $132,960, California $132,456, Massachusetts $130,691. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Creative Director roles make?

Salaries for Associate Creative Director level roles vary by specialization: Associate Creative Director Experience: $176,962; Associate Director of Creative Services: $157,039; Associate Creative Director Art Director: $155,878; Associate Creative Director - Design: $150,793; Associate Creative Director-Art: $150,118.

Associate Creative Director Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Associate Creative Director make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Creative Director in Hawaii is $125,515 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,236
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,429 to $138,978
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,784

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Associate Creative Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,978	$11,582	$2,673	$67
Average	$125,515	$10,460	$2,414	$60
25th Percentile	$109,429	$9,119	$2,104	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Creative Director Salaries

An Associate Creative Director'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 Do Associate Creative Director 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 Associate Creative Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $132,960.
California: $132,456.
Massachusetts: $130,691.

District of Columbia $132,960 California $132,456 Massachusetts $130,691 Washington $130,210 New Jersey $130,162 Alaska $129,994 Connecticut $128,337 New York $127,664

Hawaii $125,515 Rhode Island $124,506 Maryland $123,822 Minnesota $122,885 Colorado $122,525 Illinois $122,405 Oregon $121,948 Delaware $121,612

New Hampshire $121,401 Virginia $120,928 Pennsylvania $119,547 Nevada $118,850 North Dakota $118,622 Michigan $118,262 Wisconsin $118,130 Vermont $117,865

Texas $117,133 Maine $117,085 Arizona $117,013 Ohio $116,929 Georgia $115,824 Indiana $115,272 Wyoming $115,163 Utah $114,995

Iowa $114,923 Kansas $114,347 Louisiana $114,179 North Carolina $114,119 Missouri $114,095 Florida $113,626 Montana $113,374 Nebraska $113,134

Kentucky $113,002 South Carolina $112,522 Tennessee $112,221 Idaho $112,101 New Mexico $111,225 Oklahoma $111,032 Alabama $110,324 South Dakota $109,135

Arkansas $108,487 West Virginia $108,138 Mississippi $107,094

Top Paying Cities for Associate Creative Directors

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: $124,835
Anahola: $123,198
Captain Cook: $123,075

Aiea, HI $124,835 Anahola, HI $123,198 Captain Cook, HI $123,075 Eleele, HI $123,448 Ewa Beach, HI $124,725 Kapolei, HI $124,625 Haiku, HI $123,290 Hakalau, HI $123,014

Haleiwa, HI $124,385 Hana, HI $122,996 Hanalei, HI $123,038 Hanamaulu, HI $123,287 Hanapepe, HI $123,442 Hauula, HI $124,575 Hawaii National Park, HI $123,156 Hawi, HI $123,361

Hilo, HI $123,275 Princeville, HI $123,262 Holualoa, HI $123,124 Honaunau, HI $122,911 Honokaa, HI $123,070 Honomu, HI $123,263 Hoolehua, HI $122,911 Kaaawa, HI $124,615

Kahuku, HI $124,349 Kahului, HI $123,574 Kailua, HI $124,796 Ocean View, HI $123,226 Waikoloa, HI $123,214 Keauhou, HI $123,124 Kailua Kona, HI $123,273 Kalaheo, HI $123,301

Kalaupapa, HI $122,799 Kamuela, HI $123,132 Kaneohe, HI $124,769 Kapaa, HI $123,435 Kaumakani, HI $123,501 Kaunakakai, HI $123,058 Keaau, HI $123,359 Kealakekua, HI $123,295

Kealia, HI $123,337 Kekaha, HI $123,212 Kihei, HI $123,448 Kilauea, HI $123,265 Kapaau, HI $123,171 Koloa, HI $123,319 Kualapuu, HI $123,022 Kunia, HI $124,585

Kurtistown, HI $123,297 Lahaina, HI $123,321 Laie, HI $124,458 Lanai City, HI $123,022 Laupahoehoe, HI $123,332 Lawai, HI $123,501 Lihue, HI $123,287 Makawao, HI $123,385

Makaweli, HI $123,015 Maunaloa, HI $122,725 Mountain View, HI $123,232 Naalehu, HI $122,983 Ninole, HI $122,901 Ookala, HI $122,940 Paauilo, HI $123,090 Pahala, HI $123,017

Pahoa, HI $123,180 Paia, HI $123,327 Papaaloa, HI $123,349 Papaikou, HI $123,093 Pearl City, HI $124,745 Pepeekeo, HI $123,332 Puunene, HI $123,574 Volcano, HI $123,156

Wahiawa, HI $124,531 Pukalani, HI $123,385 Mililani, HI $124,682 Kula, HI $123,130 Waialua, HI $124,318 Waianae, HI $124,433 Wailuku, HI $123,382 Waimanalo, HI $124,772

Waimea, HI $123,490 Waipahu, HI $124,691 Honolulu, HI $124,878 J B P H H, HI $124,857 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $124,599 Schofield Barracks, HI $124,563 Fort Shafter, HI $124,878 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $124,878

Camp H M Smith, HI $124,851 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $124,730 Wake Island, HI $124,878

Associate Creative Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Creative Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Associate Creative Director positions in Media or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Creative Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Creative Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$163,169	$78.0	30%
Internet	$150,618	$72.0	20%
Healthcare	$144,342	$69.0	15%
Biotechnology	$138,066	$66.0	10%
Chemicals	$138,066	$66.0	10%

Associate Creative Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Creative Director'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 July 01, 2026

$109,429

Average $125,515/year

$138,978

$9,119

Average $10,460/month

$11,582

$2,104

Average $2,414/week

$2,673

$53

Average $60/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,978	$11,582	$2,673	$67
Average	$125,515	$10,460	$2,414	$60
25th Percentile	$109,429	$9,119	$2,104	$53

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