Average Graphic Designer Salary in New Jersey

Creative · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Graphic Designer in New Jersey earns $63,700 per year, which is above the national average of $59,970. This translates to approximately $30.62 per hour, $2,450 biweekly, or $5,308 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$47,800	$22.98
Average (50th)	$63,700	$30.62
Experienced (75th)	$73,300	$35.22
Top Earners (90th)	$82,800	$39.81

Graphic Designer Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$68,800	$5,733/mo
Jersey City	$65,000	$5,417/mo
Trenton	$62,400	$5,200/mo
Edison	$60,500	$5,042/mo
Princeton	$59,200	$4,933/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Creative
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Graphic Designers in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for creative professionals.

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