How much does a model maker make in Chicago?

$68,890a year

Median yearly pay for model makers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $33.12 an hour or $5,741 a month.

Hourly: $33.12
Vs. national median: +9%
Rank among cities: 8 of 11

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $45,560Median: $68,890Highest 10%: $68,900

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$45,560	$21.90
25th	$45,560	$21.90
Median	$68,890	$33.12
75th	$68,890	$33.12
90th	$68,900	$33.13

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for model makers.

No other city in the state with data.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a model maker make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $33.12 ($68,890 a year).

Do model makers make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $68,890 against $63,340 nationally, 9% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $68,890, so Chicago pays 0% more.

Where does Chicago rank for model maker pay?

8 of 11 metro areas with data.

How much does a model maker make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,900 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.