Creative Services Project Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Services Project Manager in the United States is $135,089 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,364
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,802 to $146,225
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,526
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Creative Services Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $146,225 $12,185 $2,812 $70
Average $135,089 $11,257 $2,598 $65
25th Percentile $123,802 $10,317 $2,381 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Creative Services Project Manager Salaries

A Creative Services Project 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 Services Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Creative Services Project 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): $129,980
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $130,495
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,211
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,235
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,364
Levels Salary
Entry Level Creative Services Project Manager$129,980
Intermediate Level Creative Services Project Manager$130,495
Senior Level Creative Services Project Manager$132,211
Specialist Level Creative Services Project Manager$136,235
Expert Level Creative Services Project Manager$138,364
$129,980 0 yr
$130,495 < 2 yrs
$132,211 2-4 yrs
$136,235 5-8 yrs
$138,364 > 8 yrs
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How Do Creative Services Project Manager 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 Services Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $149,571.
  • California: $149,003.
  • Massachusetts: $147,017.

Top Paying Cities for Creative Services Project 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: $170,388
  • San Francisco: $168,522
  • Oakland: $164,971

What Skills Can Increase a Creative Services Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Insight (Mentioned in 7.32% Job Postings): Insight is the understanding cause and effect based on the identification of relationships and behaviors within a model, context, or scenario.
  • SEM (Mentioned in 3.96% Job Postings): A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a type of electron microscope that produces images of a sample by scanning the surface with a focused beam of electrons.
  • Google AdWords (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Google AdWords is a marketplace where companies pay to have their website ranked at the top of a search results page, based on keywords.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Insight 7.32%
SEM 3.96%
Google AdWords 2.34%
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 Services Project Manager's salary.
  • Tech Savvy: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Tech Savvy
 $145,896
8%
Commitment
 $144,545
7%
Influencing
 $144,545
7%
Presentation
 $143,194
6%
Innovation
 $143,194
6%
Leadership
 $143,194
6%
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How Education impacts a Creative Services Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Creative Services Project 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 Services Project Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $102,486 and $117,212).

Creative Services Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Creative Services Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 10.6%
Associates 11.3%
Bachelors 61.6%
Masters 13.9%
Doctorate 2.0%
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Creative Services Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Creative Services Project 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.

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$123,802
Average $135,089/year
$146,225
$10,317
Average $11,257/month
$12,185
$2,381
Average $2,598/week
$2,812
$60
Average $65/hour
$70
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $146,225 $12,185 $2,812 $70
Average $135,089 $11,257 $2,598 $65
25th Percentile $123,802 $10,317 $2,381 $60

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Salary Trends for Creative Services Project Manager

Salaries for a Creative Services Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $142,086 in 2023 to around $140,135 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Creative Services Project Manager salary trends, .

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$142,086
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$141,386
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2024 $141,386
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