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 $61,700, a Graphic Design Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $72,284, a Graphic Design Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $87,763, a Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $108,412, a Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $127,388,

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 $67,945, California $67,687, Massachusetts $66,785. 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: $156,571; Associate Creative Director Designer: $148,033; Creative Director: $143,847; Creative Manager: $122,591; Lead Creative Designer: $104,630.

Creative Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Creative Designer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Designer in Delaware is $62,146 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): $73,710
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,702 to $68,199
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,924

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Creative Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,199	$5,683	$1,312	$33
Average	$62,146	$5,179	$1,195	$30
25th Percentile	$54,702	$4,558	$1,052	$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): $61,700
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,284
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,763
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,412
Expert (over 8 years): $127,388

Levels	Salary
Creative ... Level Creative Designer	$61,700
Graphic D... Level Creative Designer	$72,284
Graphic D... Level Creative Designer	$87,763
Graphic D... Level Creative Designer	$108,412
Graphic D... Level Creative Designer	$127,388

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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: $67,945.
California: $67,687.
Massachusetts: $66,785.

District of Columbia $67,945 California $67,687 Massachusetts $66,785 Washington $66,539 New Jersey $66,515 Alaska $66,429 Connecticut $65,582 New York $65,238

Hawaii $64,140 Rhode Island $63,624 Maryland $63,275 Minnesota $62,796 Colorado $62,612 Illinois $62,551 Oregon $62,317 Delaware $62,146

New Hampshire $62,038 Virginia $61,796 Pennsylvania $61,090 Nevada $60,734 North Dakota $60,618 Michigan $60,433 Wisconsin $60,366 Vermont $60,231

Texas $59,857 Maine $59,832 Arizona $59,795 Ohio $59,752 Georgia $59,188 Indiana $58,905 Wyoming $58,850 Utah $58,764

Iowa $58,727 Kansas $58,433 Louisiana $58,347 North Carolina $58,316 Missouri $58,304 Florida $58,065 Montana $57,936 Nebraska $57,813

Kentucky $57,746 South Carolina $57,500 Tennessee $57,347 Idaho $57,285 New Mexico $56,837 Oklahoma $56,739 Alabama $56,377 South Dakota $55,770

Arkansas $55,438 West Virginia $55,260 Mississippi $54,726

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: $64,318
Little Creek: $63,723
Magnolia: $63,987

Lincoln, DE $64,318 Little Creek, DE $63,723 Magnolia, DE $63,987 Milford, DE $64,318 Marydel, DE $63,483 Millsboro, DE $64,318 Millville, DE $64,747 Milton, DE $64,318

Nassau, DE $64,318 Ocean View, DE $64,747 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,747 Seaford, DE $63,643 Selbyville, DE $64,747 Smyrna, DE $63,410 Viola, DE $63,987 Woodside, DE $63,802

Bear, DE $62,943 Newark, DE $62,968 Claymont, DE $63,017 Delaware City, DE $62,968 Hockessin, DE $63,017 Kirkwood, DE $62,968 Middletown, DE $63,281 Montchanin, DE $63,017

New Castle, DE $63,017 Odessa, DE $63,367 Port Penn, DE $62,796 Rockland, DE $63,017 Saint Georges, DE $62,968 Townsend, DE $63,275 Winterthur, DE $63,017 Lewes, DE $64,318

Wilmington, DE $63,017 Dover, DE $63,692 Dover Afb, DE $63,839 Bethany Beach, DE $64,747 Bethel, DE $63,643 Bridgeville, DE $64,318 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,759 Cheswold, DE $63,545

Clayton, DE $63,385 Dagsboro, DE $64,747 Delmar, DE $63,643 Ellendale, DE $64,318 Felton, DE $64,318 Fenwick Island, DE $64,747 Frankford, DE $64,747 Frederica, DE $64,318

Georgetown, DE $64,318 Greenwood, DE $64,318 Harbeson, DE $64,318 Harrington, DE $64,318 Hartly, DE $63,354 Houston, DE $64,318 Kenton, DE $63,385 Laurel, DE $63,643

Yorklyn, DE $63,017

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 January 01, 2026

$54,702

Average $62,146/year

$68,199

$4,558

Average $5,179/month

$5,683

$1,052

Average $1,195/week

$1,312

$26

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,199	$5,683	$1,312	$33
Average	$62,146	$5,179	$1,195	$30
25th Percentile	$54,702	$4,558	$1,052	$26

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