Graphic Designers Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $62,520 +2% vs national
Median hourly $30.06
10th percentile $42,140
90th percentile $89,970
Employed locally 760
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,140
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $62,520
    75th
    $77,780
    90th
    $89,970

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Graphic Designers salary is 28% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $70,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,880
    Kenosha, WI $62,840
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,020

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $73,130
    Coaches and Scouts $44,800
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,950
    Producers and Directors $63,690
    Editors $64,580
    Interior Designers $58,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Madison, WI is $30.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.54 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Madison, WI is 2% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,140 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.