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Graphic Designers salary in New Jersey

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Graphic Designers in New Jersey. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$73,790
Mean annual$79,430
Range (10th to 90th)$47,490 to $122,940
New Jersey employment5,670
State vs national+13.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey graphic designers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$47,49025TH$59,150MEDIAN$73,79075TH$92,04090TH$122,940

The middle 50% of workers earn between $59,150 and $92,040, with a median of $73,790.

Real disclosed salaries

Graphic Designers in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 50 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $96,727. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry10$52,000
Level II — qualified20$71,000
Level III — experienced7$135,000
Level IV — fully competent13$116,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Graphic Designers in New Jersey. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Amazon.com Services LLCUX Designer II4$123,650
Ernst & Young U.S. LLPGraphic Designers - KBGFJG187479-32$147,024
LAFLARE NY INCGRAPHIC DESIGNER2$52,000
Primary Kids, Inc.Product Designer2$118,905
Quantum Integrators Group LLCLead UX Designer2$66,600
Samsara Inc.Designer2$81,547
ADP Technology Services, Inc.Senior UX Designer1$78,100
Ascendion, Inc. (Formerly known as Collabera, Inc.)UX Designer1$115,000
Asentech LLCUI/UX Designer1$109,065
Bachi. Tech CorporationVisual Designer1$66,539

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Experience Designer II at Electronic Arts Inc.
    $142,200
    HarrisonWage Level IIDecided Mar 10, 2026I-200-26062-677688
  • UX Designer II at Amazon.com Services LLC
    $123,300
    Jersey CityWage Level IIDecided Feb 20, 2026I-200-26043-635848
  • Graphic Designer at MOCAP NYC, LLC
    $60,320
    Union CityWage Level IDecided Nov 21, 2025I-200-25318-409763
  • SENIOR BRAND DESIGNER at NEN CREATIVE LLC
    $120,000
    KENDALL PARKWage Level IVDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-363392
  • UI/UX Designer at Asentech LLC
    $109,065
    SomervilleWage Level IIIDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-363236
  • Lead Designer - UX at NB Ventures, Inc.
    $135,000
    ClarkWage Level IIIDecided Aug 20, 2025I-200-25225-240751
  • Sr Product Designer at Conveyor Inc.
    $170,000
    West New YorkWage Level IVDecided Aug 19, 2025I-200-25224-236703
  • Manager of Product Design at The Sphere Institute
    $150,342
    Jersey CityWage Level IVDecided Aug 18, 2025I-200-25223-235111

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Graphic Designers pay by experience level in New Jersey

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Graphic Designers specialties in New Jersey

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 35 certified offers. The most common variant is Graphic Designer at a median of $52,000.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Graphic DesignerLAFLARE NY INC10$52,000
UX DesignerAmazon.com Services LLC10$104,250
Product DesignerPrimary Kids, Inc.8$133,046
DesignerSamsara Inc.7$96,554

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Graphic Designers in New Jersey, by industry

Median offered wage across 50 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $78,100.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareQuantum Integrators Group LLC17$78,100
Retail and wholesaleAmazon.com Services LLC16$106,990
Professional servicesErnst & Young U.S. LLP8$141,012
ManufacturingSamsara Inc.3$68,557
Real estateJones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.2$164,520
Finance and insuranceDave Operating LLC2$105,441
EducationXuejuan Dance Ensemble LLC1$65,000
HealthcareCLEAR LASER SKIN CLINIC LLC1$51,542

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in New Jersey over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2025
$63,0702023$66,6002024$73,7902025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Design

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Fine Arts

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Communications and Media

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Originality

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Fluency of Ideas

    Ability

    3.9 / 5
  • Near Vision

    Ability

    3.9 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    3.8 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

  2. 02

    Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.

  3. 03

    Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

  4. 04

    Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

  5. 05

    Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

  6. 06

    Use computer software to generate new images.

  7. 07

    Prepare digital files for printing.

  8. 08

    Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+2.1%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Graphic Designers in New Jersey?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Graphic Designers in New Jersey is $73,790.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Graphic Designers?
The New Jersey median is +13.9% versus the BLS national figure of $64,771.
What is the salary range for Graphic Designers in New Jersey?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $47,490 and the 90th-percentile at $122,940, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Graphic Designers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Graphic Designers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.