How much does a model maker make in Boston?
$70,980a year
Median yearly pay for model makers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $34.13 an hour or $5,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.13
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,430Median: $70,980Highest 10%: $118,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 25th | $64,930 | $31.22 | |
| Median | $70,980 | $34.13 | |
| 75th | $94,770 | $45.56 | |
| 90th | $118,000 | $56.75 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for model makers.
| Providence, RI | $58,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a model maker make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $34.13 ($70,980 a year).
Do model makers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $70,980 against $63,340 nationally, 12% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $67,830, so Boston pays 5% more.
Where does Boston rank for model maker pay?
7 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a model maker make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,000 or more.
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.