How much does a fashion designer make in Madison?
$57,030a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $27.42 an hour or $4,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.42
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,190Median: $57,030Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| 25th | $50,890 | $24.47 | |
| Median | $57,030 | $27.42 | |
| 75th | $75,770 | $36.43 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.61 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,150 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $27.42 ($57,030 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $57,030 against $80,960 nationally, 30% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $57,030, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for fashion designer pay?
20 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.