Models salary
The median pay for models in the United States is $48,470 a year. About 3,780 people hold this job.
- 10th percentile
- $34,190
- 25th percentile
- $35,710
- Median percentile
- $48,470
- 75th percentile
- $99,320
- 90th percentile
- $131,470
Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience. BLS does not report experience, so reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only a rough guide. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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By state
- California $57,400
- Illinois $53,280
- Maryland $47,170
- Florida $45,900
- Virginia $45,720
- Oregon $42,880
- Ohio $42,550
- Georgia $15,080
By metro area
- Rochester, NY $208,000
- Los Angeles, CA $109,820
- Anchorage, AK $81,520
- Chicago, IL $53,700
- Washington, DC $47,170