Creative, media and writing salaries in the United States (Mid)

The median yearly salary of creative, media and writing jobs in the United States (Mid) is USD 95,274, from 73 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 82,500 and USD 124,800.

Median yearly salary: USD 95,274

Middle half: USD 82,500 – USD 124,800

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

Salary by level

Level	Median yearly salary	Middle half	Positions
Entry	USD 60,000	USD 41,600 – USD 77,560	55
Mid	USD 95,274	USD 82,500 – USD 124,800	73
Senior	USD 135,030	USD 105,000 – USD 165,500	155
Staff	USD 167,500	USD 140,000 – USD 207,000	71

Top paying companies

Archi-Pix — USD 270,400 (positions: 4)
Apex Technology, Inc. — USD 110,000 (positions: 3)
The New York Times — USD 80,207 (positions: 4)

Trend

From USD 95,052 on 2026-10-23 to USD 109,196 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Technical Writer

AretumPublic sector, education and non-profitVienna, Virginia, United States

USD 50K–125K / year
Mid
Creative, media and writing

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Substation Physical Designer III

USD 113.5K–140.7K / year
Remote
Mid
Creative, media and writing

1 day agooriginal ↗Save

PCB Designer

northwoodspaceAerospace and defenseTorrance, CA

USD 95K–130K / year
Mid
Creative, media and writing

2 days agooriginal ↗Save

The Ride Platform - Lifecycle Copywriter (Contract)

The Ride PlatformBanking, insurance and financeAustin, Texas, United States

USD 55–65 / hour
Remote
Mid
Creative, media and writing

2 days agooriginal ↗Save

Commercial Video Editor (Premiere, Resolve), AI Expert (Remote, US)

Weekday AIUnited States

USD 70–120 / hour
Remote
US only
Mid
Creative, media and writing

2 days agooriginal ↗Save

Experiential Producer

WpromoteConsulting, agencies and business servicesLos Angeles, CA

USD 90K–110K / year
Hybrid
Mid
Creative, media and writing

3 days agooriginal ↗Save

Freelance Real Estate Photographer

Archi-PixSioux Falls, SD

USD 60–200 / hour
Mid
Creative, media and writing

3 days agooriginal ↗Save

Designer, Collateral & Events

IPSYMedia, entertainment and advertisingU.S.

USD 75K–85K / year
Remote
Mid
Creative, media and writing

3 days agooriginal ↗Save

TikTok Creative Manager

Dr. SquatchMarina del Rey, California, United States

USD 100K–115K / year
Hybrid
Mid
Creative, media and writing

4 days agooriginal ↗Save

Roblox UGC Artist

Sawhorse ProductionsMedia, entertainment and advertisingLos Angeles, California, United States

USD 35–45 / hour
Remote
Mid
Creative, media and writing

5 days agooriginal ↗Save

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