Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $75,050 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.08
10th percentile $61,590
90th percentile $102,850
Employed locally 60
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,590
    25th
    $73,860
    50th (median)
    $75,050
    75th
    $79,720
    90th
    $102,850

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 86% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial and Industrial Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $116,070
    Baton Rouge, LA $114,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Boulder, CO $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780

    Nearby metros — Commercial and Industrial Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wichita, KS $105,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $84,940
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,010
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $78,610

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $73,130
    Coaches and Scouts $44,800
    Graphic Designers $62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,950
    Producers and Directors $63,690
    Editors $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial and Industrial Designers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Madison, WI is $36.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.66 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Commercial and Industrial Designers salaries?

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Madison, WI is 5.5% below the national median of $79,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Madison?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $61,590 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,860.