As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Designer in Madison, WI is $70,804, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,362 weekly, or $5,900 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Designer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Visual Designer in Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $59,579 to $82,667. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,928) and 75th percentile ($77,013), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,667 per year. This $12,085 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Adobe Illustrator, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Madison Visual Designer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 409 statewide for Visual Designer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visual Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $59,579 Madison, WI February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $64,928 Madison, WI February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $70,804 Madison, WI February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $77,013 Madison, WI February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $82,667 Madison, WI February 01, 2026
25% $64,928 10% $59,579 90% $82,667 75% $77,013 $70,804 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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