How much does a model maker make?
$56,550a year
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.19 an hour or $4,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.19
- Average (mean)
- $63,670
- Jobs
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,800Median: $56,550Highest 10%: $98,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 25th | $37,660 | $18.11 | |
| Median | $56,550 | $27.19 | |
| 75th | $87,150 | $41.90 | |
| 90th | $98,050 | $47.14 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Ohio | $35,900 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
In other countries
Model Maker belongs to the international group "Cabinet-makers and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
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- Woodworking Machine Setter$43,380
- Woodworker$44,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a model maker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.19 ($56,550 a year).
How much does a model maker make a month?
About $4,713 a month before tax, based on a median of $56,550 a year.
How much does a model maker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,800 or less a year ($16.73 an hour); the top 10% make $98,050 or more.
Which state pays model makers the most?
Ohio, with a median of $35,900 a year, followed by .
How many model makers are there in the United States?
About 280 people work as model makers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.