Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $73,790 | $64,771 | +14% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.48 | $31.14 | +14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $67,822.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in New Jersey is $73,790, or about $35.48 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. New Jersey is +14% above the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,670 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $73,790, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 336 of the 736 occupations reported in New Jersey — higher than 54% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Athletes and Sports Competitors at $253,870, Art Directors at $129,200, Music Directors and Composers at $122,750 — all figures are median annual wages for New Jersey.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. New Jersey levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 116.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 336 of the 736 occupations reported in New Jersey — higher than 54% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in New Jersey | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $253,870 | $390 |
| Art Directors | $129,200 | $1,840 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $122,750 | $210 |
| Technical Writers | $122,320 | $1,550 |
| Producers and Directors | $119,840 | $2,970 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $115,190 | $290 |
New Jersey levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 116.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 736 occupations in New Jersey.