How much does a model make in St. Louis?
$34,610a year
Median yearly pay for models in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $16.64 an hour or $2,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.64
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 12
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,740Median: $34,610Highest 10%: $48,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,740 | $13.82 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| 75th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $48,970 | $23.54 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for models.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $102,900 |
| Sales Representative | $94,840 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $85,490 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Sales Representative | $64,590 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $64,070 |
| Real Estate Broker | $63,210 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,080 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $60,860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $48,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a model make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $16.64 ($34,610 a year).
Do models make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $34,610 against $48,470 nationally, 29% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $34,610, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for model pay?
11 of 12 metro areas with data.
How much does a model make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,970 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.