Though the staffing agency closed its Atlanta doors, it left the community some important news. BOSS Staffing’s annual survey tapped creative communications professionals in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Washington D.C., chronicling their salaries and job satisfaction. Partial findings are listed here. For a more comprehensive look, visit bosstaffing.com.
• Majority of respondents were female
• Majority represent graphic design and ad agencies
• Majority had higher level of experience than past survey results
• Respondents are more mobile than before – length of time in company
• Greater response this year from those ages 25-34
• Benefits have generally decreased as compared to last year
title |
years experience |
median total earnings |
| senior management | 73%>10 | $95,000 |
| solo practioner | 58%>10 | $40,375 |
| vice president | 71%>10 | $108,500 |
| asst. manager | 30%>10 | $44,000 |
title |
years experience |
media total earnings |
| art director | 50% 1-10 | $35,500 |
| communications director/manager | 48.4% 1-10 | $67,000 |
| creative director | 48.4$ 1-10 | $74,000 |
| editor | 52% 1-10 | $50,000 |
| graphic designer | 52% 1-10 | $38,000 |
| graphic production artist | 68.6% 1-10 | $37,000 |