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How much does a model maker make in Grand Rapids?

$44,220a year

Median yearly pay for model makers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $21.26 an hour or $3,685 a month.

Hourly
$21.26
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
11 of 11
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $44,220Highest 10%: $76,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,640$18.58
25th$38,640$18.58
Median$44,220$21.26
75th$52,180$25.09
90th$76,270$36.67

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for model makers.

Detroit, MI$81,110
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a model maker make an hour in Grand Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $21.26 ($44,220 a year).

Do model makers make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?

No: $44,220 against $63,340 nationally, 30% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $60,540, so Grand Rapids pays 27% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for model maker pay?

11 of 11 metro areas with data.

How much does a model maker make starting out in Grand Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,270 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.