Fashion Designers Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $57,030 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $40,190
90th percentile $103,180
Employed locally 70
National median $80,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,190
    25th
    $50,890
    50th (median)
    $57,030
    75th
    $75,770
    90th
    $103,180

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Fashion Designers salary vs area income 66% Median Fashion Designers salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fashion Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tennessee $142,500
    Oregon $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,370
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,230
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $100,170
    Massachusetts $99,340

    Nearby metros — Fashion Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,000
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,760
    Wisconsin $37,790

    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 Fashion Designers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Fashion Designers in Madison, WI is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.61 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Fashion Designers salaries?

    The median Fashion Designers salary in Madison, WI is 29.3% below the national median of $80,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fashion Designers in Madison?

    Entry-level Fashion Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,190 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,890.