Creative Director Salary in Muskegon County, Michigan

Muskegon County has a large base of manufacturing, health care, and tourism organizations. Mid-sized agencies and public sector employers are part of the local job market. Cost of living is below the national average.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$54,000 to $70,000

Average (per year)

$62,000

Entry-level directors are commonly found at local ad agencies, print houses, or small digital firms serving manufacturing and tourism.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$71,000 to $86,000

Average (per year)

$78,500

Mid-level talent handles larger campaigns for healthcare systems or regional education organizations.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$87,000 to $105,000

Average (per year)

$96,000

Senior creative directors supervise teams and oversee branding for manufacturing, lakeshore hospitality, or public sectoic sector clients.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$106,000+

Principal roles involve leading creative strategy for the largest local employers and establishing an agency's directionion.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$32 - $47

per hour

Mid-level

$48 - $65

per hour

Senior

$66 - $90

per hour