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

A Creative Executive's salary grows with experience: a Creative Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $96,920, a Creative Manager (5+ years)earns $128,320, a Creative Executive (5+ years)earns $150,473,

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Executive?

Creative Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Executive roles are District of Columbia $161,822, California $161,208, Massachusetts $159,059. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Creative Executive roles make?

Salaries for Creative Executive level roles vary by specialization: Design Executive: $586,510; Executive Creative Director: $149,080; Creative Director: $143,823; Creative Lead: $124,293; Creative Manager: $122,649.

Creative Executive Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Creative Executive make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Executive in Rhode Island is $151,532 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,065
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,255 to $165,944
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,525

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Creative Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,944	$13,829	$3,191	$80
Average	$151,532	$12,628	$2,914	$73
25th Percentile	$134,255	$11,188	$2,582	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Executive Salaries

A Creative Executive'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 Executive 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 Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $161,822.
California: $161,208.
Massachusetts: $159,059.

District of Columbia $161,822 California $161,208 Massachusetts $159,059 Washington $158,475 New Jersey $158,416 Alaska $158,212 Connecticut $156,195 New York $155,376

Hawaii $152,760 Rhode Island $151,532 Maryland $150,699 Minnesota $149,559 Colorado $149,121 Illinois $148,975 Oregon $148,419 Delaware $148,010

New Hampshire $147,753 Virginia $147,177 Pennsylvania $145,496 Nevada $144,649 North Dakota $144,371 Michigan $143,932 Wisconsin $143,772 Vermont $143,450

Texas $142,559 Maine $142,500 Arizona $142,412 Ohio $142,310 Georgia $140,966 Indiana $140,293 Wyoming $140,162 Utah $139,957

Iowa $139,869 Kansas $139,168 Louisiana $138,963 North Carolina $138,890 Missouri $138,861 Florida $138,291 Montana $137,984 Nebraska $137,692

Kentucky $137,531 South Carolina $136,946 Tennessee $136,581 Idaho $136,435 New Mexico $135,368 Oklahoma $135,134 Alabama $134,272 South Dakota $132,825

Arkansas $132,036 West Virginia $131,612 Mississippi $130,340

Top Paying Cities for Creative Executives

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:

Adamsville: $153,427
Albion: $152,130
Ashaway: $153,136

Adamsville, RI $153,427 Albion, RI $152,130 Ashaway, RI $153,136 Barrington, RI $151,730 Block Island, RI $152,575 Bradford, RI $153,044 Bristol, RI $152,314 Carolina, RI $152,791

Charlestown, RI $152,846 Chepachet, RI $152,542 Clayville, RI $152,117 Coventry, RI $152,124 West Greenwich, RI $152,544 East Greenwich, RI $152,022 Exeter, RI $152,501 Fiskeville, RI $151,727

Forestdale, RI $152,896 Foster, RI $152,462 Glendale, RI $152,908 Greene, RI $152,662 Greenville, RI $151,785 Harmony, RI $151,981 Harrisville, RI $152,842 Hope, RI $151,822

Hope Valley, RI $153,001 Hopkinton, RI $153,203 Jamestown, RI $152,691 Kenyon, RI $152,772 Little Compton, RI $153,403 Manville, RI $152,330 Mapleville, RI $152,572 Newport, RI $152,845

Middletown, RI $152,912 North Kingstown, RI $152,284 North Scituate, RI $151,983 Oakland, RI $152,737 Pascoag, RI $152,943 Pawtucket, RI $151,503 Central Falls, RI $151,570 Cumberland, RI $152,431

Lincoln, RI $151,722 Portsmouth, RI $152,829 Prudence Island, RI $152,515 Rockville, RI $153,180 Saunderstown, RI $152,599 Shannock, RI $152,781 Slatersville, RI $152,898 Slocum, RI $152,595

Tiverton, RI $153,294 Wakefield, RI $152,729 Kingston, RI $152,671 Narragansett, RI $152,772 Peace Dale, RI $152,710 Warren, RI $152,121 Warwick, RI $151,698 Westerly, RI $153,172

West Kingston, RI $152,719 West Warwick, RI $151,883 Wood River Junction, RI $152,937 Woonsocket, RI $152,905 North Smithfield, RI $152,557 Wyoming, RI $152,781 Providence, RI $151,459 Cranston, RI $151,480

North Providence, RI $151,497 East Providence, RI $151,470 Riverside, RI $151,518 Rumford, RI $151,496 Smithfield, RI $151,803 Johnston, RI $151,549

Creative Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Creative Executive'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 June 01, 2026

$134,255

Average $151,532/year

$165,944

$11,188

Average $12,628/month

$13,829

$2,582

Average $2,914/week

$3,191

$65

Average $73/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,944	$13,829	$3,191	$80
Average	$151,532	$12,628	$2,914	$73
25th Percentile	$134,255	$11,188	$2,582	$65

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