Creative Studio Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Creative Studio Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Studio Manager in the United States is $48,722 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,015
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,542 to $53,586
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,825
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Creative Studio Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,586 $4,466 $1,031 $26
Average $48,722 $4,060 $937 $23
25th Percentile $43,542 $3,628 $837 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Creative Studio Manager Salaries

A Creative Studio 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Creative Studio Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Creative Studio Manager'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): $47,499
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,859
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,470
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,023
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,412
Levels Salary
Entry Level Creative Studio Manager$47,499
Intermediate Level Creative Studio Manager$47,859
Senior Level Creative Studio Manager$49,470
Specialist Level Creative Studio Manager$51,023
Expert Level Creative Studio Manager$51,412
$47,499 0 yr
$47,859 < 2 yrs
$49,470 2-4 yrs
$51,023 5-8 yrs
$51,412 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Creative Studio 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:

  • San Jose: $61,453
  • San Francisco: $60,849
  • Oakland: $59,500

What Skills Can Increase a Creative Studio Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Critical Thinking (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): Questioning, analyzing and evaluating various alternatives and situations to draw a rational conclusion independently.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 5.47% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Mentioned in 3.61% Job Postings): It is used to provide urgent treatment to cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, myocardial infarction, and other conditions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Critical Thinking 3.03%
CPR 5.47%
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.61%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Creative Studio Manager's salary.
  • Interpersonal Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Personnel Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interpersonal Relationships
$55,056
13%
Troubleshooting
$52,133
7%
Personnel Management
$51,646
6%
Problem Solving
$51,646
6%
Active Learning
$50,184
3%
Critical Care
$50,184
3%
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How Education impacts a Creative Studio Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Creative Studio Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Creative Studio Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $47,576 and $50,406).

Creative Studio Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Creative Studio Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 42.2%
Associates 36.9%
Bachelors 17.1%
Masters 2.9%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Creative Studio Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Creative Studio 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Creative Studio Manager

Salaries for a Creative Studio Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,303 in 2023 to around $47,438 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Creative Studio Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Creative Studio Manager Over Time

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2023
$47,303
2024
$47,689
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$47,438
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