How much does a model maker make in Detroit?
$81,110a year
Median yearly pay for model makers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $39.00 an hour or $6,759 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.00
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,040Median: $81,110Highest 10%: $99,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $52,480 | $25.23 | |
| Median | $81,110 | $39.00 | |
| 75th | $97,740 | $46.99 | |
| 90th | $99,010 | $47.60 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for model makers.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $44,220 |
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How much does a model maker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $39.00 ($81,110 a year).
Do model makers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $81,110 against $63,340 nationally, 28% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $60,540, so Detroit pays 34% more.
Where does Detroit rank for model maker pay?
4 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a model maker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,010 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.