How much does a model maker make in New York?

$77,710a year

Median yearly pay for model makers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $37.36 an hour or $6,476 a month.

Hourly: $37.36
Vs. national median: +23%
Rank among cities: 5 of 11
Jobs in the area: 80

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $43,370Median: $77,710Highest 10%: $108,100

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$43,370	$20.85
25th	$71,460	$34.36
Median	$77,710	$37.36
75th	$97,090	$46.68
90th	$108,100	$51.97

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for model makers.

No other city in the state with data.

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$134,300
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Petroleum Pump System Operator	$104,500
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Salaries for every job in New York, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a model maker make an hour in New York?

The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $37.36 ($77,710 a year).

Do model makers make more in New York than the national average?

Yes: $77,710 against $63,340 nationally, 23% more.

How does New York compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $77,710, so New York pays 0% more.

Where does New York rank for model maker pay?

5 of 11 metro areas with data.

How much does a model maker make starting out in New York?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,100 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.