Graphic Designers Salary in New Jersey

Graphic designers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $75,470 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($70,080), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the graphic designers average at $79,430 and the median at $73,790 for 5,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,560.

Graphic Designers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$75,470
Atlantic City$70,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$75,470	$71,750	$59,990	$59,301	103
Atlantic City	$70,080	$63,830	$53,890	$55,807	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Graphic Designers salary in other states

Graphic Designers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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