Design Manager Salary in Riverside, Pennsylvania

Riverside has a smaller population and lower cost of living than Philadelphia. Employers include manufacturing, logistics, and health sectors. Salaries align with local market conditions for management roles.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$61,000 to $76,500

Average (per year)

$68,750

Graduates find positions at manufacturers, agencies, and healthcare companies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$77,000 to $96,500

Average (per year)

$86,750

Design managers work for utilities, banks, and logistics firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$97,000 to $114,000

Average (per year)

$105,500

Senior managers oversee creative direction or lead in-house teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$115,000+

Leaders with ten or more years of experience set strategy for employers and influence company-wide initiatives.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$32 - $45

per hour

Mid-level

$46 - $59

per hour

Senior

$60 - $73

per hour