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Graphic Designer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$35.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,155/year ($4,846/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 7th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 5,670 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $73,790 a year — though pay ranges from $47,490 for newcomers to $122,940 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,670 Graphic Designer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Graphic Designer salary of $73,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,155 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $73,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,404 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,645 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,586 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,155 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,846 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in New Jersey?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in New Jersey is $73,790 per year ($35.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,150 and $92,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $73,790, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $58,155 per year ($4,846 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 5,670 Graphic Designer jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.