How much does a model make in New York?
$107,300a year
Median yearly pay for models in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $51.58 an hour or $8,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.58
- Vs. national median
- +121%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 12
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,290Median: $107,300Highest 10%: $160,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,290 | $24.18 | |
| 25th | $65,930 | $31.70 | |
| Median | $107,300 | $51.58 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.58 | |
| 90th | $160,900 | $77.37 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for models.
| Rochester, NY | $208,000 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Security | $167,900 |
| Sales Engineer | $147,600 |
| Sales Representative | $133,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $117,000 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $103,600 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $99,010 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $93,750 |
| Sales Representative | $81,140 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $80,620 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $74,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a model make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $51.58 ($107,300 a year).
Do models make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $107,300 against $48,470 nationally, 121% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,300, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for model pay?
3 of 12 metro areas with data.
How much does a model make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,900 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.