Graphic Designers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $63,030 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $99,950
Employed locally 270
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $51,270
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $78,570
    90th
    $99,950

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 65% Median Graphic Designers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $58,840
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $56,120
    Vineland, NJ $50,050

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$78,420
    Coaches and Scouts$60,310
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,180
    Editors$77,610
    Writers and Authors$80,350
    Producers and Directors$87,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Trenton, NJ is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.19 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Trenton, NJ is 2.8% above the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Trenton?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,270.