Average UX Designer Salary in New Jersey

Technology · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average UX Designer in New Jersey earns $110,700 per year, which is above the national average of $104,100. This translates to approximately $53.22 per hour, $4,258 biweekly, or $9,225 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)	$83,000	$39.90
Average (50th)	$110,700	$53.22
Experienced (75th)	$127,300	$61.20
Top Earners (90th)	$143,900	$69.18

UX Designer Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$119,600	$9,967/mo
Jersey City	$112,900	$9,408/mo
Trenton	$108,500	$9,042/mo
Edison	$105,200	$8,767/mo
Princeton	$103,000	$8,583/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Technology
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	16% (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 UX 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 technology professionals.

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