How much does a graphic designer make in Madison?
$63,970a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.75 an hour or $5,331 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,190Median: $63,970Highest 10%: $94,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,190 | $21.73 | |
| 25th | $50,990 | $24.51 | |
| Median | $63,970 | $30.75 | |
| 75th | $76,970 | $37.00 | |
| 90th | $94,730 | $45.54 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Kenosha, WI | $66,810 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,610 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,780 |
| Janesville, WI | $60,700 |
| Racine, WI | $59,990 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,980 |
| Green Bay, WI | $59,260 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $58,670 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,960 |
| La Crosse, WI | $56,630 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $56,230 |
| Wausau, WI | $55,230 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $53,440 |
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 graphic designer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.75 ($63,970 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $63,970 against $62,960 nationally, 2% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,900, so Madison pays 7% more.
Where does Madison rank for graphic designer pay?
54 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,730 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.