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

A Creative Operations Director's salary grows with experience: a Creative Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $96,375, a Creative Manager (5+ years)earns $127,573, a Creative Operations Director (5+ years)earns $149,636,

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Operations Director?

Creative Operations Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Operations Director roles are District of Columbia $162,154, California $161,539, Massachusetts $159,386. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Creative Operations Director level roles vary by specialization: Executive Creative Director: $149,098; Creative Production Director: $145,390; Global Creative Director: $144,984; Creative Design Services Director: $143,900; Creative Director: $143,833.

Creative Operations Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Creative Operations Director make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Operations Director in Delaware is $148,314 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,373
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,278 to $161,954
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,947

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Creative Operations Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,954	$13,496	$3,115	$78
Average	$148,314	$12,359	$2,852	$71
25th Percentile	$129,278	$10,773	$2,486	$62

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Operations Director Salaries

A Creative Operations 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 Creative Operations 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 Creative Operations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $162,154.
California: $161,539.
Massachusetts: $159,386.

District of Columbia $162,154 California $161,539 Massachusetts $159,386 Washington $158,800 New Jersey $158,741 Alaska $158,536 Connecticut $156,515 New York $155,695

Hawaii $153,074 Rhode Island $151,844 Maryland $151,009 Minnesota $149,866 Colorado $149,427 Illinois $149,281 Oregon $148,724 Delaware $148,314

New Hampshire $148,056 Virginia $147,479 Pennsylvania $145,795 Nevada $144,946 North Dakota $144,667 Michigan $144,228 Wisconsin $144,067 Vermont $143,745

Texas $142,851 Maine $142,793 Arizona $142,705 Ohio $142,602 Georgia $141,255 Indiana $140,581 Wyoming $140,449 Utah $140,244

Iowa $140,156 Kansas $139,453 Louisiana $139,248 North Carolina $139,175 Missouri $139,146 Florida $138,575 Montana $138,267 Nebraska $137,974

Kentucky $137,813 South Carolina $137,227 Tennessee $136,861 Idaho $136,715 New Mexico $135,646 Oklahoma $135,411 Alabama $134,547 South Dakota $133,097

Arkansas $132,307 West Virginia $131,882 Mississippi $130,608

Top Paying Cities for Creative Operations 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:

Lincoln: $153,498
Little Creek: $152,078
Magnolia: $152,708

Lincoln, DE $153,498 Little Creek, DE $152,078 Magnolia, DE $152,708 Milford, DE $153,498 Marydel, DE $151,507 Millsboro, DE $153,498 Millville, DE $154,524 Milton, DE $153,498

Nassau, DE $153,498 Ocean View, DE $154,524 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,524 Seaford, DE $151,887 Selbyville, DE $154,524 Smyrna, DE $151,331 Viola, DE $152,708 Woodside, DE $152,268

Bear, DE $150,218 Newark, DE $150,276 Claymont, DE $150,394 Delaware City, DE $150,276 Hockessin, DE $150,394 Kirkwood, DE $150,276 Middletown, DE $151,023 Montchanin, DE $150,394

New Castle, DE $150,394 Odessa, DE $151,228 Port Penn, DE $149,866 Rockland, DE $150,394 Saint Georges, DE $150,276 Townsend, DE $151,009 Winterthur, DE $150,394 Lewes, DE $153,498

Wilmington, DE $150,394 Dover, DE $152,005 Dover Afb, DE $152,356 Bethany Beach, DE $154,524 Bethel, DE $151,887 Bridgeville, DE $153,498 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,166 Cheswold, DE $151,653

Clayton, DE $151,272 Dagsboro, DE $154,524 Delmar, DE $151,887 Ellendale, DE $153,498 Felton, DE $153,498 Fenwick Island, DE $154,524 Frankford, DE $154,524 Frederica, DE $153,498

Georgetown, DE $153,498 Greenwood, DE $153,498 Harbeson, DE $153,498 Harrington, DE $153,498 Hartly, DE $151,199 Houston, DE $153,498 Kenton, DE $151,272 Laurel, DE $151,887

Yorklyn, DE $150,394

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

Understanding how a Creative Operations 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 April 01, 2026

$129,278

Average $148,314/year

$161,954

$10,773

Average $12,359/month

$13,496

$2,486

Average $2,852/week

$3,115

$62

Average $71/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,954	$13,496	$3,115	$78
Average	$148,314	$12,359	$2,852	$71
25th Percentile	$129,278	$10,773	$2,486	$62

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