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

What industry pays the highest salary for Creative Executive?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Creative Executive roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

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 $128,331, a Creative Executive (5+ years)earns $150,468,

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 $161,817, California $161,203, Massachusetts $159,055. 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: $586,820; Executive Creative Director: $149,075; Creative Director: $143,819; Creative Lead: $124,303; Creative Manager: $122,660.

Creative Executive Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Creative Executive make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Executive in Rhode Island is $151,528 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): $179,061
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,253 to $165,940
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	$165,940	$13,828	$3,191	$80
Average	$151,528	$12,627	$2,914	$73
25th Percentile	$134,253	$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: $161,817.
California: $161,203.
Massachusetts: $159,055.

District of Columbia $161,817 California $161,203 Massachusetts $159,055 Washington $158,470 New Jersey $158,412 Alaska $158,207 Connecticut $156,191 New York $155,372

Hawaii $152,756 Rhode Island $151,528 Maryland $150,695 Minnesota $149,555 Colorado $149,117 Illinois $148,971 Oregon $148,415 Delaware $148,006

New Hampshire $147,749 Virginia $147,173 Pennsylvania $145,492 Nevada $144,645 North Dakota $144,367 Michigan $143,929 Wisconsin $143,768 Vermont $143,446

Texas $142,555 Maine $142,496 Arizona $142,409 Ohio $142,306 Georgia $140,962 Indiana $140,289 Wyoming $140,158 Utah $139,953

Iowa $139,866 Kansas $139,164 Louisiana $138,959 North Carolina $138,886 Missouri $138,857 Florida $138,287 Montana $137,980 Nebraska $137,688

Kentucky $137,527 South Carolina $136,943 Tennessee $136,577 Idaho $136,431 New Mexico $135,364 Oklahoma $135,130 Alabama $134,268 South Dakota $132,821

Arkansas $132,032 West Virginia $131,608 Mississippi $130,337

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: $153,422
Albion: $152,126
Ashaway: $153,132

Adamsville, RI $153,422 Albion, RI $152,126 Ashaway, RI $153,132 Barrington, RI $151,726 Block Island, RI $152,570 Bradford, RI $153,040 Bristol, RI $152,310 Carolina, RI $152,787

Charlestown, RI $152,842 Chepachet, RI $152,538 Clayville, RI $152,113 Coventry, RI $152,120 West Greenwich, RI $152,540 East Greenwich, RI $152,018 Exeter, RI $152,497 Fiskeville, RI $151,723

Forestdale, RI $152,892 Foster, RI $152,458 Glendale, RI $152,904 Greene, RI $152,658 Greenville, RI $151,781 Harmony, RI $151,977 Harrisville, RI $152,838 Hope, RI $151,818

Hope Valley, RI $152,997 Hopkinton, RI $153,199 Jamestown, RI $152,687 Kenyon, RI $152,768 Little Compton, RI $153,399 Manville, RI $152,326 Mapleville, RI $152,567 Newport, RI $152,841

Middletown, RI $152,908 North Kingstown, RI $152,280 North Scituate, RI $151,978 Oakland, RI $152,733 Pascoag, RI $152,939 Pawtucket, RI $151,499 Central Falls, RI $151,566 Cumberland, RI $152,427

Lincoln, RI $151,718 Portsmouth, RI $152,825 Prudence Island, RI $152,510 Rockville, RI $153,175 Saunderstown, RI $152,595 Shannock, RI $152,776 Slatersville, RI $152,893 Slocum, RI $152,591

Tiverton, RI $153,289 Wakefield, RI $152,725 Kingston, RI $152,667 Narragansett, RI $152,768 Peace Dale, RI $152,706 Warren, RI $152,117 Warwick, RI $151,693 Westerly, RI $153,168

West Kingston, RI $152,715 West Warwick, RI $151,879 Wood River Junction, RI $152,933 Woonsocket, RI $152,901 North Smithfield, RI $152,553 Wyoming, RI $152,776 Providence, RI $151,455 Cranston, RI $151,476

North Providence, RI $151,493 East Providence, RI $151,465 Riverside, RI $151,514 Rumford, RI $151,492 Smithfield, RI $151,799 Johnston, RI $151,544

Creative Executive Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Creative Executive roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 125% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Creative Executive positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Creative Executive as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Creative Executive

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$242,445	$117.0	60%
Aerospace & Defense	$227,292	$109.0	50%
Healthcare	$204,563	$98.0	35%
Biotechnology	$196,987	$95.0	30%
Media	$189,410	$91.0	25%

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 July 01, 2026

$134,253

Average $151,528/year

$165,940

$11,188

Average $12,627/month

$13,828

$2,582

Average $2,914/week

$3,191

$65

Average $73/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,940	$13,828	$3,191	$80
Average	$151,528	$12,627	$2,914	$73
25th Percentile	$134,253	$11,188	$2,582	$65

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