How much does a model make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.30 an hour or $4,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.30
- Average (mean)
- $72,800
- Jobs
- 3,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,190 | $16.44 | |
| 25th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 75th | $99,320 | $47.75 | |
| 90th | $131,500 | $63.21 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Arizona | $109,900 |
| New York | $107,300 |
| New Jersey | $60,520 |
| California | $57,400 |
| Illinois | $53,280 |
| Maryland | $47,170 |
| Texas | $46,840 |
| Florida | $45,900 |
| Virginia | $45,720 |
| Rhode Island | $45,060 |
| Oregon | $42,880 |
| Ohio | $42,550 |
| Nebraska | $41,600 |
| New Hampshire | $39,890 |
| Missouri | $34,610 |
| Georgia | $15,080 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, NY | $208,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,800 |
| New York, NY | $107,300 |
| Miami, FL | $99,320 |
| Anchorage, AK | $81,520 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,150 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,570 |
| Washington, DC | $47,170 |
| Providence, RI | $45,060 |
| St. Louis, MO | $34,610 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,330 |
In other countries
Model belongs to the international group "Fashion and other models".
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- Door-to-Door Sales Worker$41,380
- Sale and Related Worker$48,280
Frequently asked questions
How much does a model make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.30 ($48,470 a year).
How much does a model make a month?
About $4,039 a month before tax, based on a median of $48,470 a year.
How much does a model make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,190 or less a year ($16.44 an hour); the top 10% make $131,500 or more.
Which state pays models the most?
Arizona, with a median of $109,900 a year, followed by New York ($107,300) and New Jersey ($60,520).
Which city pays models the most?
Rochester, NY, with a median of $208,000 a year.
How many models are there in the United States?
About 3,780 people work as models.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.