Model earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level model earnings begin at:

$19.02 per hour

$39,570 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level model earnings begin at:

$17.95 per hour

$37,340 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level model earnings begin at:

$16.16 per hour

$33,620 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level model earnings begin at:

$13.19 per hour

$27,430 per year

10th percentile

Starting level model earnings begin at:

$10.84 per hour

$22,540 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 about the same as related careers in Oregon. On average, they make less than costume attendants but more than nail technicians.

Career Median Salary
Costume attendant salary $38K
Aesthetician salary $39K
Spa manager salary $35K
Hand sewer salary $35K
Model salary $34K
Tailor salary $30K
Sewing machine operator salary $27K
Hairdresser salary $25K
Nail technician salary $26K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)