Creative Director Salary in Lamar County

Lamar County, Texas. Creative Directors work for local agencies or in-house departments, and their salaries reflect local market conditions. Salaries differ locally.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$41,000 to $54,000

Average (per year)

$47,000

New employees support local marketing efforts for small businesses or nonprofit groups, earning entry-level salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$54,000 to $67,000

Average (per year)

$60,000

Staff with several years of design or direction experience take on client‑facing roles at regional agencies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$67,000 to $82,000

Average (per year)

$74,000

Senior‑level directors manage creative for established local companies, and their salaries correspond to their responsibilities.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$82,000+

Leads brand vision, oversees multidisciplinary teams, and drives strategic creative initiatives.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

$20 - $30

per hour

Mid-level

$30 - $40

per hour

Senior

$40 - $52

per hour