How much does a designer make in New Jersey?
$59,470a year
Median yearly pay for designers in New Jersey. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.59
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,320Median: $59,470Highest 10%: $129,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| 25th | $51,040 | $24.54 | |
| Median | $59,470 | $28.59 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.74 | |
| 90th | $129,900 | $62.43 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $82,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,970 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $52,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 13. Oregon | $61,070 |
| 14. Maryland | $60,910 |
| 15. Virginia | $60,000 |
| 16. New Jersey | $59,470 |
| 17. Georgia | $58,560 |
| 18. Washington | $57,510 |
| 19. Louisiana | $57,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $28.59 ($59,470 a year).
Do designers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $59,470 against $64,950 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for designer pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 26 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays designers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $82,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.