The average wage for a model in the United States is around $11.67 per hour.
Avg Wage
Models earn an average hourly wage of $11.67.
Salaries typically start from $9.03 per hour and go up to $15.09 per hour.
63% below national average Updated in 2019
Model earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level model earnings begin at:
$15.09 per hour
$31,377 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level model earnings begin at:
$13.36 per hour
$27,784 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level model earnings begin at:
$11.67 per hour
$24,272 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level model earnings begin at:
$10.19 per hour
$21,203 per year
10th percentile
Starting level model earnings begin at:
$9.03 per hour
$18,775 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Model salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $99,667 |
| Florida | $56,810 |
| Arizona | $56,487 |
| New Jersey | $52,540 |
| Ohio | $39,010 |
| Wisconsin | $37,590 |
| California | $37,380 |
| Illinois | $36,941 |
| Maryland | $34,740 |
| New York | $34,720 |
| Washington | $34,000 |
| Oregon | $33,620 |
| Idaho | $31,200 |
| Virginia | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts | $23,770 |
| Texas | $18,570 |
| Tennessee | $18,450 |
How do model salaries compare to similar careers?
Models earn 16% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than tailors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tailor salary | $32K |
| Hand sewer salary | $30K |
| Nail technician salary | $30K |
| Hairdresser salary | $29K |
| Sewing machine operator salary | $26K |
| Model salary | $24K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)