How much does a model make in Rochester?
$208,000a year
Median yearly pay for models in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $100.00 an hour or $17,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.00
- Vs. national median
- +329%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 12
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,790Median: $208,000Highest 10%: $208,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $91,620 | $44.05 | |
| Median | $208,000 | $100.00 | |
| 75th | $208,000 | $100.00 | |
| 90th | $208,000 | $100.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for models.
| New York, NY | $107,300 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $109,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,660 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $88,310 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $79,150 |
| Sales Representative | $75,450 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $68,310 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $67,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $51,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a model make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $100.00 ($208,000 a year).
Do models make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $208,000 against $48,470 nationally, 329% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,300, so Rochester pays 94% more.
Where does Rochester rank for model pay?
1 of 12 metro areas with data.
How much does a model make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,000 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.