How much does an interior designer make in Madison?
$64,780a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $31.14 an hour or $5,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.14
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,930Median: $64,780Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| Median | $64,780 | $31.14 | |
| 75th | $81,190 | $39.03 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.45 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,680 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $64,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $62,320 |
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 an interior designer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $31.14 ($64,780 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $64,780 against $67,190 nationally, 4% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $62,740, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for interior designer pay?
63 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,800 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.