Design Director Salary in Nueces County
Nueces County includes energy, healthcare, and corporate employers. Design director salaries in Corpus Christi are listed in salary data. Oil and gas companies are among the region's employers.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$83,000 to $98,000
Average (per year)
$90,500
Assist senior designers, coordinate project visuals, and help develop brand guidelines.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$99,000 to $125,000
Average (per year)
$112,000
Oversee project design teams, develop concepts, ensure brand consistency, and mentor junior designers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$126,000 to $148,000
Average (per year)
$137,000
Senior directors work in oil, gas, and healthcare organizations.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$149,000+
Principal-level positions exist in energy firms and major regional employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$48 - $65
per hour
Mid-level
$66 - $85
per hour
Senior
$86 - $115
per hour