How much does a model maker make in Los Angeles?
$94,950a year
Median yearly pay for model makers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $45.65 an hour or $7,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.65
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,760Median: $94,950Highest 10%: $158,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| 25th | $69,570 | $33.45 | |
| Median | $94,950 | $45.65 | |
| 75th | $123,600 | $59.43 | |
| 90th | $158,500 | $76.22 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for model makers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a model maker make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $45.65 ($94,950 a year).
Do model makers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $94,950 against $63,340 nationally, 50% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $92,960, so Los Angeles pays 2% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for model maker pay?
1 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a model maker make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,500 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.