Interior Designers Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $58,300 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $30,190
90th percentile $107,600
Employed locally 280
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,190
    25th
    $41,650
    50th (median)
    $58,300
    75th
    $77,290
    90th
    $107,600

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 67% Median Interior Designers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interior Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,780
    Reading, PA $85,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,720
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800

    Nearby metros — Interior Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,140
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,110
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $61,890
    Wisconsin $61,360
    Green Bay, WI $60,580

    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 Interior Designers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Madison, WI is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.45 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Madison, WI is 8.2% below the national median of $63,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,190 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,650.