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What is a creator and founder and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a creator and founder. For example, did you know that they make an average of $42.19 an hour? That's $87,760 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCreator And FounderUS Average
Salary
6.9

Avg. Salary $87,760

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.29%

Black or African American 6.10%

Hispanic or Latino 14.92%

Unknown 4.33%

White 67.89%

Gender

female 45.13%

male 54.87%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Creator and founder career paths

Key steps to become a creator and founder

  1. Explore creator and founder education requirements

    Most common creator and founder degrees

    Bachelor's

    78.2 %

    Master's

    9.4 %

    Associate

    6.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific creator and founder skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Web Design47.35%
    Facebook10.36%
    SEO9.65%
    Twitter7.13%
    YouTube6.30%
  3. Complete relevant creator and founder training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New creator and founders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a creator and founder based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real creator and founder resumes.
  4. Research creator and founder duties and responsibilities

    • Manage agency relationships in public relations, SEO, and SEM.
    • Manage design/layout creation, SEO optimization, social media outlets & email campaigns, + content creation!
    • Manage a website and a partner YouTube page that provides a variety of technological information to it's visitors.
    • Manage company expense and payroll accounts, purchase and deliver materials to job-sites, and business administrative services simultaneously.
  5. Apply for creator and founder jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a creator and founder job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average creator and founder salary

The average creator and founder salary in the United States is $87,760 per year or $42 per hour. Creator and founder salaries range between $47,000 and $162,000 per year.

Average creator and founder salary
$87,760 Yearly
$42.19 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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