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How much does a model maker make in Dallas?

$89,960a year

Median yearly pay for model makers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $43.25 an hour or $7,497 a month.

Hourly
$43.25
Vs. national median
+42%
Rank among cities
2 of 11
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,920Median: $89,960Highest 10%: $130,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,920$19.19
25th$48,350$23.25
Median$89,960$43.25
75th$107,900$51.87
90th$130,400$62.67

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $43.25 ($89,960 a year).

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

Yes: $89,960 against $63,340 nationally, 42% more.

How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $65,920, so Dallas pays 36% more.

Where does Dallas rank for model maker pay?

2 of 11 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,400 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.