Creative Director Salary in Dorchester County

Creative directors work in Dorchester County. Demand exists for experienced talent. Compensation levels differ across regions.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$63,000 to $75,000

Average (per year)

$69,000

Early-career creative directors in Dorchester County join local media outlets, design studios, or tech-adjacent startups.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$75,000 to $94,000

Average (per year)

$84,000

Mid-level directors guide projects for healthcare systems, educational organizations, and small tech firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$94,000 to $113,000

Average (per year)

$103,000

Senior creative directors supervise branding for logistics, manufacturing, and regional retail chains.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$113,000+

Principal or lead professionals work with executive teams at larger employers or consult for multiple local businesses.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$32 - $44

per hour

Mid-level

$45 - $62

per hour

Senior

$63 - $78

per hour