How much does an interior designer make in New Jersey?
$74,020a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in New Jersey. That is $35.59 an hour or $6,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.59
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,890Median: $74,020Highest 10%: $134,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 25th | $58,810 | $28.27 | |
| Median | $74,020 | $35.59 | |
| 75th | $104,100 | $50.03 | |
| 90th | $134,800 | $64.80 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $76,580 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $72,490 |
| Trenton, NJ | $67,310 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interior designers.
| 6. Washington | $76,570 |
| 7. Illinois | $76,290 |
| 8. New York | $75,580 |
| 9. New Jersey | $74,020 |
| 10. Minnesota | $73,270 |
| 11. Georgia | $71,760 |
| 12. Arkansas | $69,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $35.59 ($74,020 a year).
Do interior designers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $74,020 against $67,190 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for interior designer pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays interior designers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $76,580 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.